0 from 0 votes
Crispy Spicy Zucchini Fries
This easy to make side dish is a great way to put your summer squash to good use.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (I used green and gold colored)
- ¾ cup finely ground cornmeal (preferably Bob's Red Mill)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large egg whites
- vegetable spray
- ½ cup red pepper aioli (recipe on this site) optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Set a baking rack over a large sheet pan and set aside.
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and in half again lengthwise so that you have 4 spears.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the egg whites with a whisk until light and foamy. In another shallow bowl, mix together the cornmeal, salt, pepper and cayenne until well blended.
- Dip the zucchini spears one at a time into the egg white mixture to coat, then transfer spears to the cornmeal mixture and coat with cornmeal. Place on the baking rack. Continue with the remainder of the zucchini.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then carefully roll the zucchini over and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a serving platter and serve with red pepper aioli for dipping.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Best enjoyed hot from the oven. If you have leftovers reheat them in a 350° oven for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
538mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
35.1mg
(39%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 35.1mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.