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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 202kcal
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
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- Combine buttermilk, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper in shallow bowl.
- Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan in another shallow bowl.
- Dip zucchini sticks in buttermilk, then in breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- Arrange zucchini in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden.
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
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 2mg