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Baked Zucchini Fries

January 5, 2018 by GG 8 Comments

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Baked Zucchini Fries bake in the oven with a crispy parmesan panko coating that both kids and adults will love! A healthy alternative to french fries, Baked Zucchini Fries are an easy appetizer recipe or weeknight side dish recipe. Bet you can't eat just one! #zucchini #frenchfries #ovenbaked #healthy #snack #appetizer #sidedish #vegetable #cheese #Parmesan #kidfriendly | #swirlsofflavor
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Baked Zucchini Fries, a healthy alternative to french fries, bake in the oven with a crispy Parmesan panko coating that both kids and adults will love! Seasoned panko breadcrumbs combine with Parmesan cheese for a delicious crunch you won’t be able to resist! Bet you can’t eat just one!

close up of Baked Zucchini Fries in a pile

Baked Zucchini Fries

Move over deep fried French fries. Baked Zucchini Fries are here! Who doesn’t love fries? I sure do but I don’t like the guilt that goes along with them.

So, it’s time to update those fries for a more delicious, nutritious and healthier option. Time for the grand entrance of our baked zucchini recipe!

Coated in a crunchy Parmesan panko breading, these baked French fries are so versatile they can be a side dish, an appetizer or a nutritious snack! And trust me, you won’t be able to eat just one, especially when served together with a Creamy Fresh Herb & Avocado Dip, Ranch Dip or even Pesto for dipping!

No deep frying has been involved in the creation of this recipe! These fries bake up crispy right in your oven. Seasoned panko breadcrumbs combine with Parmesan cheese for a delicious crunch making our zucchini fries hard to resist!

Kids will love these fries and so will the adults. Vegetables never tasted so good! And zucchini fries with panko are the best fries and will quickly become an all-time favorite snack!  

how to cut zucchini fries

How to cut zucchini fries

How to make baked zucchini fries

  1. Preheat your oven to 425F and coat a large baking sheet with olive oil or coat with a no-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
  3. In another shallow bowl combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  4. Dip zucchini pieces in buttermilk and then dip them in breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  5. In a single layer, arrange zucchini on your prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake until crispy and golden, about 25-30 minutes.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • No buttermilk? Make your own by combining 1 cup milk and 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand until mixture thickens
  • Add chili powder for a hint of heat
  • Make them Italian and add dried basil and/or oregano

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • buttermilk
  • garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan cheese
  • zucchini

 

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Baked Zucchini Fries bake in the oven with a crispy parmesan panko coating that both kids and adults will love! A healthy alternative to french fries, Baked Zucchini Fries are an easy appetizer recipe or weeknight side dish recipe. Bet you can't eat just one! #zucchini #frenchfries #ovenbaked #healthy #snack #appetizer #sidedish #vegetable #cheese #Parmesan #kidfriendly | #swirlsofflavor
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Baked Zucchini Fries, a healthy alternative to french fries, bake in the oven with a crispy Parmesan panko coating that both kids and adults will love! Bet you can't eat just one!

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: baked zucchini fries, Parmesan zucchini fries, zucchini fries
Servings: 4
Calories: 202 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb. zucchini, trimmed and cut in sticks
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray or brush with olive oil.

  2. Combine buttermilk, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper in shallow bowl.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan in another shallow bowl.
  4. Dip zucchini sticks in buttermilk, then in breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  5. Arrange zucchini in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Recipe Notes

 Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Make your own buttermilk. Just combine 1 cup milk and 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand until mixture thickens
  • For a hint of heat add chili powder
  • Add dried basil and/or oregano for Italian flavor
Nutrition Facts
Baked Zucchini Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 667mg29%
Potassium 437mg12%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 434IU9%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 267mg27%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

First Published: January 5, 2018… Last Updated: January 14, 2021

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