Parmesan Zucchini Fries

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!

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.

Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak

Seafood Pasta

Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Italian Braised Chicken

Yield: 3 people

Parmesan Zucchini Fries

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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.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
   
3. 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 people
Amount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 124mgSodium 605mgCarbohydrates 36gFiber 4gSugar 8gProtein 18g