Description
Crispy parmesan zucchini fries bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with golden-brown edges and irresistible cheesy crunch. Seasoned perfectly and baked to perfection, these slender vegetables offer a healthier alternative that satisfies both snack cravings and nutritional goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 small zucchinis
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup (0.5 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 pinch salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Serving:
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Craft crisp vegetable batons by trimming zucchinis into uniform 3-inch elongated strips, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Whisk eggs with a delicate blend of salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a smooth adhesive coating for the vegetable strips.
- Combine panko bread crumbs with finely grated Parmesan cheese in a wide, shallow vessel, mixing thoroughly to create a textured, flavorful crust.
- Immerse each zucchini strip into the seasoned egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip away before transferring to the cheese-panko blend.
- Gently press the bread crumb mixture onto each vegetable strip, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange the coated zucchini strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece to promote optimal crisping.
- Roast in a preheated 425°F oven, rotating the baking sheet midway through cooking to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Monitor the fries closely during the final minutes of baking, watching for a crisp, golden exterior and tender interior.
- Remove from the oven and let rest momentarily before serving alongside cool, tangy ranch dressing for an complementary dipping experience.
Notes
- Slice zucchinis uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Pat zucchini strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before coating.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and better adherence to the panko mixture.
- Rotate baking sheets midway to guarantee golden-brown and crispy edges on all sides.
- Let zucchini fries rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately with ranch or marinara sauce for the best taste and texture experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg