Description
Delightful zucchini fries coated with crispy breadcrumbs and parmesan, providing a healthier alternative to traditional fries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini into fry shapes, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each zucchini fry into the egg mixture, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated zucchini fries on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the fries with olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot, plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. You can also add dried herbs for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg