Description
Baked zucchini sticks coated in Parmesan cheese for a crispy, low-carb alternative to traditional fries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Cut each zucchini lengthwise into sticks about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, lightly beat the egg. In the third bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Take one zucchini stick at a time. First, dredge it lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip the floured stick into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Finally, press the stick into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture until it is fully coated.
- Place the coated zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Lightly spray the tops of the coated zucchini sticks with cooking spray.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can bake them for an additional 2-3 minutes until they reach your desired texture.
- Serve these fries with a side of marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: zucchini fries, baked zucchini, parmesan crust, low carb side, crispy vegetables