Baked Zucchini Fries

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!

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. Coated in a crunchy Parmesan panko breading, Baked Zucchini 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!

And there’s no deep frying because these fries bake up crispy right in your oven. Seasoned panko breadcrumbs combine with Parmesan cheese for a delicious crunch you won’t be able to resist! Kids will loves these fries and so will the adults. Vegetables never tasted so good!

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 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

Servings: 4

Author: GG

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.