Zucchini fries, a delectable and healthy alternative to traditional fries, are a crispy, golden-brown treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Made from fresh zucchini, coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices, these fries are baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch, marinara, or aioli, these zucchini fries are a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a main course for vegetarians and health-conscious individuals. Additionally, the recipe provides options for making these fries in an air fryer or oven, catering to different cooking preferences and equipment availability.
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BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES RECIPE (EASY & HEALTHY!)
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line and lightly grease a baking sheet. (Parchment paper works best, but foil might be okay if you grease it very well.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 693 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ZUCCHINI FRIES
Steps:
- Make the fries: Position racks in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Spread the sliced zucchini onto paper towels or a damp kitchen towel. Lightly pat dry. Let rest on the towels while you prepare the coating.
- In wide, shallow dish (a pie dish works well) combine the Panko, flour, Parmesan, salt, onion powder, and pepper. In a separate bowl that is large enough to coat the zucchini, briskly whisk the egg whites until lightly foamy.
- Working five or six zucchini fries at a time, place the zucchini in the bowl with the egg whites, tossing to coat them evenly. Shake off any excess egg white, then add them to the bowl with the Panko. Coat them with the Panko, pressing it on lightly so that it adheres. Arrange the zucchini on the baking sheet. Line up the sticks so that they are near each other and all fit, but make sure they do not touch. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
- Lightly but thoroughly coat the exposed sides of the zucchini with the cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and lightly coat with baking spray once more. Return to the oven, rotating the pan 180 degrees, then continue baking for 10 additional minutes, until the crumbles are crisp and golden and the insides are tender.
- While the zucchini bakes, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients: the Greek yogurt, basil, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and paper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve the fries immediately, with the sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6); about 8 fries without dipping sauce, Calories 95 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g
BREADED AND BAKED ZUCCHINI
Tangy breaded zucchini is baked until soft.
Provided by Meggles
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Mix mustard and Italian dressing together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini slices in the mustard mixture; coat with bread crumbs. Arrange coated zucchini in a casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 757 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CRISP ZUCCHINI-PANKO FRIES
The zucchini can be replaced with 2 yellow squashes; 8 ounces haricots verts, trimmed, rinsed, and dried; or 2 portobello-mushroom caps, cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl. Place wheat germ and panko in separate shallow bowls. Working with one wedge at a time, dip zucchini in wheat germ; coat in egg, then panko, pressing gently to adhere. Arrange in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Bake, rotating sheets and flipping zucchini halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 g, Cholesterol 106 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 429 g
OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES
Golden, crunchy, seasoned way to serve zucchini that is quite flavorful!
Provided by Terry Ann Brandt
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil lightly greased with cooking spray.
- Cut the peeled zucchini in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the zucchini ito 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 inch pieces.
- Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and seasoned salt in a pie plate. Dip the zucchini fries into the melted margarine, then press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven until the fries are golden and tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 666.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES
I coat zucchini strips with a mixture of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Then I bake them until they're crispy and golden brown. Delicious! -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip zucchini slices in flour, then in egg and then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Drizzle with oil. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
15-MINUTE BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES
Our 4-ingredient recipe for Baked Zucchini Fries are a healthier alternative to French fries, and they taste better too thanks to the fresh buttery taste of Country Crock®. They take just 15 minutes to prep, then the zucchini fries bake in the oven until perfectly crisp, so cleanup is a breeze.
Provided by Country Crock®
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush baking sheet with additional Country Crock® Spread; set aside.
- Toss zucchini with Spread in large bowl until coated. Combine crumbs and Parmesan on plate. Coat zucchini with crumb mixture; arrange on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned and crumbs are crisp. Serve, if desired, with salsa or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 481.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ZUCCHINI FRIES
Breaded strips of zucchini get baked in the oven until crispy in this recipe for zucchini fries that are better than take out.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat 2 rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. In a wide, shallow dish, mix together panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg whites.
- Working with one at a time, dip zucchini wedges in egg whites, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Arrange on sheets in a single layer. Bake until coating is golden brown and crisp, 20 minutes, flipping zucchini and rotating sheets halfway through. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g
BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES
This recipe is easy and delicious! Can be used for appetizers or part of the main course!
Provided by Tralayna
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
- Working in batches, dip zucchini strips into egg mixture, shake to remove any excess, and roll strips in bread crumb mixture to coat. Transfer coated zucchini strips to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake zucchini fries in the preheated oven, turning once, until golden and crisp, 20 to 24 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to cut the zucchini into even slices. This will help them cook evenly.
- To make the panko breading extra crispy, toast it in the oven before using. Spread the panko crumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- If you don't have a baking rack, you can use a cooling rack placed over a baking sheet. This will allow the air to circulate around the zucchini fries and help them cook evenly.
- Zucchini fries can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or ketchup. You could also sprinkle them with Parmesan cheese or grated lemon zest for an extra flavor boost.
Conclusion:
Baked panko-breaded zucchini fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their crispy coating and tender zucchini interior, these fries are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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