Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into fries
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for dipping sauce)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for dipping sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for dipping sauce)
- Pinch of garlic powder (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the zucchini thoroughly. Trim off the ends and cut into fry-shaped pieces (3-4 inches long, 1/2 inch thick).
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each zucchini fry in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured zucchini fry into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
- Press the zucchini fry into the Parmesan cheese mixture, ensuring it’s completely coated.
- Place the breaded zucchini fry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat steps for all zucchini fries.
- Lightly spray the breaded zucchini fries with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While the fries are baking, prepare the dipping sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, paprika, and a pinch of garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix well and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Remove the zucchini fries from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve immediately with the dipping sauce, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Store cooled fries in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. Reheat on a baking sheet at 375°F until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg