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Get the Recipe Baked Zucchini Fries & Aioli Dip (Not Soggy!)
Lightly breaded with Panko, these zucchini fries bake for 20 minutes at high heat (450°F) until golden brown. After 10 minutes in the oven, flip the zucchini sticks—it's the secret to zucchini fries that are wonderfully crispy, not soggy. Serve with a lemon-chili aioli dip, and dive in!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Fries:
- 3-4 medium zucchini sliced into ½ inch sticks (approx. 24 slices)
- 1 ½ cups panko
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon course sea salt or ½ teaspoon fine, to taste
- 1-2 eggs whisked
Lemon Chili Aioli:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon juiced, 2-3 Tablespoons, to taste
- 2 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut zucchini into sticks by cutting off both ends, then vertically cutting into 3-4 ½-inch planks. Cut each plank into 3-4 ½-inch sticks, and cut those in half to make approximately 3-inch sticks, as desired.
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine panko, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside. In another bowl, whisk eggs (you can start with just 1 if you're not sure you'll need 2).
- In an assembly line fashion, dip the zucchini slices in the egg, letting any excess drip off before dipping them panko mixture, tossing and pressing the panko on to coat evenly. Place the fries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between each one.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway between cooking time, until golden and crispy. Serve with aioli immediately, preparing it while the fries bake.
- Aioli: Whisk together mayo, lemon juice, chili garlic sauce, and salt. Add salt to taste, adjusting the other ingredients if needed. Store leftover aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Air Fry Instructions: prepare zucchini fries as described above. Place on the crisper rack of your air fryer, leaving room between each stick. Air fry at 390F for 7-8 minutes until golden and crispy. If they air fryer is preheated, they will only need 5-6 minutes to cook.
Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
378IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.