Baked Zucchini Fries

Healthy and delicious Zucchini Fries are tender slices of zucchini that are dipped in a Parmesan Panko breading and then baked until they are crispy! This is the perfect healthy side dish recipe for an easy dinner. If you have extra zucchini to use up this is so easy to make!

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For an easy side dish, you can’t go wrong with zucchini! And these baked zucchini fries are a crispy, delicious way to use up all the zucchini you might have hanging around.

We love zucchini all year, but especially towards the end of the summer when we seem to have a ton of it on hand. Friends, family, and neighbors are always dropping off fresh zucchini from their gardens and so I’m always looking for easy ways to use it up.

This zucchini fries recipe is so easy, and it makes a great side dish or appetizer. If you’ve never tried breaded zucchini before, you will love it!

Why You’ll Love Baked Zucchini Fries

• The zucchini sticks are breaded with flour, panko, and Parmesan with some egg to hold it together! It’s the best combination so the coating bakes up crispy and so good.
• The breadcrumb coating is seasoned with pantry spices for extra flavor.
• It’s an easy recipe – just slice, bread, and bake! These fries go with so many main dishes – we love them with meatloaf and baked chicken!

Serve them plain on their own or add a dipping sauce like ketchup, ranch dip, marinara sauce, or even salsa!

Ingredients for Baked Zucchini Fries

• Italian Panko – if you can’t find seasoned panko breadcrumbs, you can use plain panko bread crumbs and season it with dried Italian seasoning.
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese – I recommend grating your own cheese because the taste is so much better!
• Garlic powder – A bit of garlic powder adds so much flavor to the breading for these baked zucchini fries.
• Salt – Bring out the flavor of the breading and the zucchini with a bit of salt.
• Black pepper – A little pepper goes a long way!
• Fresh zucchini – I like to use medium zucchini for this recipe.
• All-purpose flour – If you’d like to make these gluten-free, you can use almond flour or a gluten free all purpose flour.
• Large eggs – Use eggs as a wash to help the breading stick to the zucchini.
• Chopped fresh parsley leaves – A bit of fresh parsley is the perfect finishing touch!

How to Make Baked Zucchini Fries

1. Line the baking sheet with foil and preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Take one zucchini and slice it in half. Then slice the two halves in half so you have four pieces. Lastly, slice each piece into quarters so you have 16 sticks. Do this with the other zucchini so that you have 32 sticks when you are done.
3. Next, prepare your breading bowls. In one bowl, combine the panko, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. In a second bowl, beat the eggs with a fork or whisk.
5. Pour the all purpose flour into the third bowl.
6. Coat each piece in the flour and then coat it in the egg. Roll it in the bread crumbs and lightly press the coating so it sticks. Place the breaded stick on the sheet pan. Do this with the rest of the zucchini.
7. Bake the fries for 15 to 20 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and crispy.

How to Store Leftover Oven Baked Zucchini Fries

For the best flavor, eat your fries hot out of the oven. However, if you do have leftovers then place them into a paper towel lined airtight container. If you need to stack them, place paper towels between each layer in the storage container.

Store in the fridge 2-3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer. I do not recommend freezing any leftovers.

What to Serve with Zucchini Fries

Make a batch of garlic butter steak bites or some baked pork chops. They are also delicious with some honey garlic chicken drumsticks.

Really, these hot and crispy veggies go great with anything you want to serve them with! They are a healthier alternative to french fries, so you can pair them with things like cheeseburger sliders or sloppy joes.

How do you keep zucchini from turning soggy in the oven?

For this zucchini fries recipe, the flour absorbs some of the moisture while the zucchini cooks so the breading stays nice and crispy! So, don’t skip the flour part for the breading.

Can you make zucchini fries ahead of time?

I think they are best hot from the oven because the coating softens as they sit. If you have leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator but they won’t be as crispy when you reheat them.

Can you make zucchini fries in an air fryer?

Yes, but the cooking temperature and time are not the same. So be sure to check out my air fryer zucchini fries recipe if you want to try it.

This is such a great way to use up zucchini! Give it a try and I know you’ll get rave reviews – everyone loves them when I make them!

Easy Vegetable Side Dishes You’ll Love

Looking for more easy veggie sides? Here are a few my family loves!

• Oven Roasted Potatoes are perfectly seasoned and so delicious! They go with so many main dishes, too!
• Broccoli Casserole is easy to prep in 10 minutes and then pop it in the oven until it’s bubbling hot. It’s creamy with a crunchy buttery topping – everyone will love it!
• Roasted Cauliflower is so simple and so delicious!
• Crock Pot Ranch Carrots are the best side to make when you don’t have space in the oven. Plus, they’re flavored with ranch!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Healthy baked Zucchini Fries are tender pieces of zucchini dipped in a Parmesan Panko topping!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:15 minutes mins

Total:25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup Italian Panko
• ▢ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 medium zucchinis
• ▢ ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 large eggs beaten
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Slice the zucchini in half, then half again, then into quarters. You should have 16 slices per zucchini.
• In a shallow bowl, pie plate or cake pan combine the Panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a shallow bowl, pie plate or cake pan whisk eggs and in another pan add the flour.
• Dip the zucchini in the flour, then into eggs and then dredge in the Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
• Place zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Place a baking sheet with zucchini into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Tips

How do you keep zucchini from turning soggy in the oven?

For this recipe, the flour absorbs some of the moisture while the zucchini cooks so the breading stays nice and crispy! So, don’t skip the flour part for the breading.

Can you make these ahead?

I think they are best hot from the oven. The coating will soften as they sit. If you have leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator but they won’t be as crispy when you reheat them.

Can you cook them in an air fryer?

Yes, but the cooking temperature and time are not the same so be sure to check out my air fryer zucchini fries recipe if you want to try it.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 347kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 47g (16%), Protein: 18g (36%), Fat: 10g (15%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 72mg (24%), Sodium: 811mg (35%), Potassium: 329mg (9%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 494IU (10%), Vitamin C: 13mg (16%), Calcium: 316mg (32%), Iron: 4mg (22%)

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