Description
Crispy oven-baked zucchini fries coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan, delivering a golden crunch with a tender center, perfect as a light snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs with parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Lightly brush or spray the baking sheet with olive oil.
- Dip each zucchini stick into flour, then egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley while still warm.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry before coating to improve crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: zucchini fries, baked zucchini fries, crispy zucchini sticks, healthy snack, vegetable fries