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Baked Zucchini Fries
Baked zucchini fries offer a crisp alternative to traditional fried snacks by coating zucchini spears in seasoned panko and Parmesan cheese. The combination yields a crunchy, golden crust with tender zucchini inside, seasoned with Italian herbs to enhance flavor. Baking instead of frying makes them lighter while retaining satisfying texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, International
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 4 zucchini quartered lengthwise
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Working in batches, dredge zucchini in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs are Japanese-style breadcrumbs that provide extra crispiness; they are usually found in the Asian foods section of grocery stores.