**Buffalo Zucchini Fries: A Crispy, Tangy, and Healthy Twist on Classic Fries**
Craving a crispy, flavorful snack that won't weigh you down? Look no further than Buffalo Zucchini Fries! These oven-baked fries are made with zucchini, coated in a tangy buffalo sauce, and baked to perfection. They're a healthier alternative to traditional fries, and they're just as delicious. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. This recipe also includes variations for making Air Fryer Buffalo Zucchini Fries and Buffalo Zucchini Tots, so you can enjoy this tasty dish in different ways. Get ready to satisfy your cravings with these guilt-free Buffalo Zucchini Fries!
RANCH ZUCCHINI FRIES
These round "fries" are breaded and baked for an addicting crunch. Plus, the easy homemade ranch seasoning makes them super-zesty.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the ranch seasoning: Mix together the parsley and/or dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the zucchini fries: Adjust 2 oven racks to the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Put the wire racks in the baking sheets and coat each generously with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour with half of the ranch seasoning in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Put the eggs in another large plastic bag; put the breadcrumbs in a third large plastic bag.
- Add about a half of the zucchini rounds to the flour, and use a combination of your hands and shaking the bag to coat the zucchini. Remove the zucchini and shake off any excess flour. Transfer to the egg wash and repeat until coated. (It's less messy if you use only one hand for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet.) Let any excess egg drip off before transferring to the breadcrumb mixture; repeat until fully coated (you'll still see some green and white of the zucchini peeking through the breading). Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and coat the breaded zucchini generously with cooking spray (there's no need to turn them). Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom about halfway through, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Make the ranch dressing: Whisk together the remaining ranch seasoning with the buttermilk, mayonnaise and vinegar. Serve with the Ranch Fries.
BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FRIES
These crunchy and low-fat veggie fries are super-easy to make - and will certainly satisfy any French fry connoisseur. Dress them up with your favorite dipping sauce or drizzle with cheese sauce for an irresistible upgrade.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust 2 oven racks to the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the wire racks in the baking sheets and coat each generously with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Combine the eggs and 3/4 teaspoon salt in another large plastic bag; combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a third large plastic bag.
- Add about a half of the zucchini sticks to the bag with the flour and use a combination of your hands and shaking the bag to coat the zucchini. Remove the zucchini and shake off any excess flour. Transfer to the egg wash and repeat until coated. (It's less messy if you use only one hand for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet.) Let any excess egg drip off before transferring to the breadcrumb mixture; repeat until fully coated (you'll still see some green and white of the zucchini peeking through the breading). Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and coat the breaded zucchini generously with cooking spray (there's no need to turn them). Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom about halfway through, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
FRIED ZUCCHINI
Giada De Laurentiis' Fried Zucchini, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, are crispy and vegetarian, covered with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
- Stir 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, the panko, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Working in batches, dip the zucchini in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the zucchini in the panko mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the zucchini strips on a baking sheet.
- When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the zucchini sticks until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels and drain.
- Arrange the fried zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.
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
ZUCCHINI FRIES
Garden-fresh zucchini takes a starring role in this crunchy, crusty dish that comes together beautifully with Progresso Italian-style bread crumbs.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Appetizer
Time 4h30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut off ends of zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half crosswise; cut each half into 8 (3-inch) spears. Place spears in colander over bowl; sprinkle with salt. Cover; let stand at room temperature 4 hours so zucchini spears can dry.
- Once zucchini spears are dry, rinse spears and pat completely dry with paper towels; set aside.
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper; spray paper with olive oil cooking spray. Place flour in shallow bowl. Beat eggs in another shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in third shallow bowl.
- Coat each zucchini spear with flour; dip into eggs and coat with bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning spears over halfway through baking time, until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
ZUCCHINI FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: zucchinis, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, eggs, plain greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh chives, salt, pepper
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut zucchini into fries and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl or dish.
- Dip zucchini in eggs, coating evenly, and then toss in bread crumb mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prepare dip while fries are baking. Combine all dip ingredients in a small bowl and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 11 grams
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
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes.
- Cut the zucchini into even-sized fries. This will help them cook evenly. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline to cut the zucchini into fries.
- Coat the zucchini fries in a light layer of cornstarch. This will help them crisp up in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the ideal temperature for cooking zucchini fries.
- Bake the zucchini fries for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Be sure to flip the fries halfway through cooking so that they cook evenly.
- Serve the zucchini fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for zucchini fries include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce.
Conclusion:
Buffalo zucchini fries are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, game days, or just a casual get-together. These fries are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty snack, give buffalo zucchini fries a try!
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