Description
Zucchini Fries from the Mediterranean region bring crispy, golden magic right to your dinner table. Baking these veggie sticks creates a crunchy snack that disappears faster than you can slice the zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for your crispy zucchini fries.
- Slice 2 medium zucchini into ½-inch thick sticks, creating uniform fry-like shapes.
- Mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a separate bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Dunk each zucchini stick into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-covered stick through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create a solid coating.
- Arrange the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer without touching on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly across the fries to help them crisp and brown.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway to ensure even browning.
- Remove when the fries turn golden and crisp, letting them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure zucchini sticks are uniform in size to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Pat zucchini dry before coating to help breadcrumbs stick better and prevent soggy fries.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko.
- Serve immediately after baking to maintain maximum crispiness and enjoy the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 321 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg