Baked Zucchini Fries
These delicious baked zucchini fries are flavorful, cheesy, and super easy to make! With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you’ll have a dip-worthy treat in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with the olive oil.
- Wash the zucchini and cut them into fry-shaped sticks, about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg until it is frothy. Add half of the salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the panko crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, oregano, and remaining salt.
- Lightly dust the zucchini sticks with the all-purpose flour to help the egg to adhere better.
- Dip the floured zucchini sticks into the beaten egg, coating them well. Then, roll the zucchini sticks in the panko-parmesan mixture.
- Place the coated zucchini fries on the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy, flipping them halfway through cooking time.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Here I used a simple dip made with Greek yogurt, chopped basil and parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Note 1 - Dry your zucchini: Path dry the zucchini after cutting them and before coating them with flour. This will help the coating stick better resulting in crispier fries.
Note 2 - Italian seasoning: You can also use Italian seasoning instead of just dried oregano to the panko mixture for added flavor.
Note 3 - Air fryer: If you prefer, you can also make these in an air fryer. Cook them at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How to store: These zucchini fries are best eaten hot out of the oven as they tend to soften if you have any leftovers.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Sugar: 3g