Oven Baked Zucchini Fries
Baked Zucchini Fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, made with fresh zucchini coated in breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and spices, then baked until golden brown!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 2 shallow bowls
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 - 2 pounds)
- 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs plain
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- Trim the ends off of the zucchini and discard. Cut the zucchini in half, then cut those pieces in half lengthwise, and then into strips (about 1/2-inch thick).
- Add the eggs and milk to shallow bowl and whisk until combined. In a separate shallow bowl, add breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper and stir together to combine.
- Take a piece of zucchini and dip it into the egg mixture, coating it entirely. Then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated and place onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all strips are coated, leaving room between each one on the baking sheet.
- Coat the zucchini fries lightly with cooking spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
Cooking Tips
- If you want to use parchment paper instead of greasing the baking sheet, just make sure the box says that it can handle higher oven temperatures.
- If you don't have a shallow bowl, two pie plates work really well to set up your breading station.
- Don't skip spraying the zucchini fries with a little bit of olive oil, to make sure the breadcrumbs caramelize in the oven instead of drying out.
- If you want them to be even more golden brown, turn the broiler on for 1-2 minutes at the end. Just watch them closely, because the broiler can burn things fast!
- When picking out the zucchini, choosing a smaller to medium sized zucchini will work better for this recipe, because they hold less water than larger sizes.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg
