Zucchini Fries
Zucchini is in season now and I have many zucchini recipes to share with you. Today, I am going to teach you how to make zucchini fries; they are absolutely crispy, healthy (no deep-frying) and delicious.
Once you try this Parmesan baked zucchini fries recipe, you will be instantly hooked!
Other Zucchini Recipes You Might Like
- Parmesan Zucchini Chips
- Zucchini Fritters
- Zucchini Frittata
- Brown Butter Cilantro Lime Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients for Baked Zucchini Fries
What I love most about this easy zucchini fries recipe is that it calls for a few simple ingredients. There is no deep-frying as they are baked in the oven. As a result, this recipe is low calories, low fat and paleo.
- Zucchini
- Japanese panko bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
Parmesan cheese is the secret ingredient and adds amazing flavors. Zucchini has a very mild taste so the cheese enhances the flavors. In addition, Parmesan cheese is to secret to make the panko coating extra crispy and crunchy!
How to Cut Zucchini into French Fries Sticks?
Check out my step-by-step tutorial on how to cut and slice fresh zucchini into sticks.
It does take a bit of time coating the zucchini sticks with the Parmesan-panko mixture but it is certainly a lot easier than deep-frying. I love serving them with ranch dressing, which goes very well with the crispy fries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Air Fryer?
Instead of baking in the oven, you can use air fryer to cook the fries.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe is only 248 calories per serving. It’s a healthy homemade recipe.
What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?
This meal is best served with a main dish. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Zucchini fries oven baked with Japanese panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Serve these crispy zucchini French fries with ranch dressing as a healthy and low calorie snack.
Ingredients
- 3 (about 12 oz./340 g) small zucchinis
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- ground black pepper
- 2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Slice the zucchinis into 3-inch length by 1/2-inch thick strips. In a bowl, add the salt and 3 dashes of ground black pepper to the eggs, beat well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a big plate or container (not bowl), mix the panko and Parmesan cheese together. Working in batches, drop some zucchini strips into the beaten eggs. Then take each zucchini strip out of the egg mixture, shaking off the excess before rolling with the panko mixture, pressing gently to coat well. Transfer the zucchini strip to the baking sheet. Repeat the above until done.
- Bake, rotating sheets and turning the zucchino fries half way through, until golden brown and crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately with Ranch dressing.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
3 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 124mgSodium 605mgCarbohydrates 36gFiber 4gSugar 8gProtein 18g
Cheryl
Can you have them the next day
Rasa Malaysia
Soggy the next day. Eat right after baking.
Monica
Delicious!!!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome!
Ariel
Finally got my kids to eat zucchini!! These are delicious!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome! Please try more recipes: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Tina
This was a very straightforward recipe to follow and tasty! Enjoyed this as a side dish. It could use a bit more seasoning in the panko-parmesan mix— but otherwise a nice alternative to preparing zucchini!
Jannet
Hi Bee, looks yummy, going to make this over the weekend following your recipe. Thanks
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome thanks Jannet.
Debra
Can u use egg whites instead of whole egg for coating? This looks AMAZING.. cant wait to try!
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can.
Regina
Awesome, hooked on these fries. Will be on my menu often.
July
Best zucchini fries I have tried. So easy to make.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome July, thanks for trying this zucchini fries recipe.
else van der goot
in future please note also temperature in celsius, thanks
mark
Zucchini Fries look great. I was just gifted an AIrFryer, so I will have to try this recipe soon. Do you have other ‘air fryer’ recipes? The zucchini fries were the first I had seen from you. Thx!
Rasa Malaysia
I don’t have any air flyer recipes…but yes I think this will be great with air fryer. :)
Debbi
Mark-
You can find tons of Air fryer recipes online! Also, there is a Facebook group for Air Fryer recipes (to exchange and share!). I got an air fryer for Christmas and I can’t wait to try these!