Ingredients
- 2–3 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Wash and dry the zucchini and cut them into fry-shaped sticks about 3–4 inches long and about 1/2 inch thick.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the flour and shake off the excess.
- Next dip it into the beaten eggs until fully coated.
- Roll the zucchini stick in the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
- Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to help them crisp.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning halfway through baking, until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil, and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Pat the zucchini dry before coating to help the fries crisp properly.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide the best crispy texture.
- For extra heat add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the coating.
- These fries can also be cooked in an air fryer at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, garlic yogurt sauce, or lemon aioli.
- Use medium firm zucchini for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
