BUFFALO ZUCCHINI FRIES

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This crunchy snack boasts all the flavors of everyone's favorite wings - but lets vegetarians dig in, too.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note)
1 pound zucchini (2 to 3 small to medium zucchini), cut into 3- inch-by-1/4-inch sticks
1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup celery leaves
Celery and carrot sticks (optional)

Steps:

  • Adjust 2 oven racks to the top and bottom third of an 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, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Combine the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another large plastic bag; combine the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a third large plastic bag.
  • Add about 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 and 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.
  • Meanwhile, make the Buffalo sauce: Combine the hot sauce, butter and vinegar in a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring, until all of the butter has melted and the sauce is warm. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Arrange the fries on a platter and drizzle them with the Buffalo sauce. Sprinkle the blue cheese and celery leaves over the top. Serve with celery and carrot sticks if desired.

Rafia Yasir
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These fries are the perfect game day food. They're easy to make and everyone will love them.


Maida Memon
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I'll definitely be making these fries again. They're a great way to change up your usual side dish.


Caelyn Martin
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These fries are a great party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


frans maisha
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I'm not a big fan of Zucchini, but these fries were surprisingly good. The buffalo sauce and ranch dip really made the dish.


Maryam Adamu
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These fries are a great way to use up extra Zucchini. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Ram laxmi brothers
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook Zucchini, and this recipe is a great option. The fries were easy to make and tasted delicious.


AD Florida
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I would have liked the recipe to include a dipping sauce, but the fries were still good on their own.


slakicha gaming
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These fries are a great alternative to traditional potato fries. They're healthier and just as delicious.


Samrat BF Aayush
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I'm not a big fan of buffalo sauce, but these fries were still really good. The Zucchini was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy.


Aya Slo
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The fries were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them. The ranch dip helped cool them down.


Justin Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fries turned out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brandee Ceaser MacDonald
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These fries are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nodi Nodi
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I made these fries for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Manori Ranasinghe
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These fries were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're a great finger food and the buffalo sauce is delicious.


Pauline Muwonge
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This recipe is easy to follow and the fries turned out amazing! The buffalo sauce is the perfect amount of heat and the ranch dip is a great compliment.


Lucky Borngreat
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These buffalo Zucchini fries are a great way to get your veggie fix. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious buffalo sauce.