Labor Day Crispy Zucchini Fries
A healthy, crispy, and oven-baked side dish perfect for your Labor Day BBQ. These zucchini fries are coated in parmesan and panko for the ultimate crunch!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini cut into ½-inch wide, 3-inch long matchsticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the zucchini into ½-inch wide, 3-inch long sticks. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels and gently pat them dry to remove extra moisture.
- Set up your dipping station: In one shallow bowl, add the flour. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In a third shallow bowl, mix together the panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Working in batches, toss the zucchini sticks in the flour to coat, then dip them into the beaten eggs. Finally, roll them in the panko-Parmesan mixture until fully covered.
- Arrange the coated fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, carefully flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the hot fries to a platter and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 238 | Total Carbs: 25g | Net Carbs: 22g | Fats: 12g | Protein: 14g
