Description
Healthy baked zucchini fries made crispy with Panko, Parmesan, and a light egg white coating. A delicious and easy snack or side dish with minimal oil.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini (cut into ½ inch x 3½ inch sticks)
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup white whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large egg whites (beaten until foamy)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with nonstick spray.
- Prep zucchini: Slice into sticks and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare breading station: In one bowl, mix Panko, flour, Parmesan, salt, onion powder, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy.
- Bread the zucchini: Dip each stick first into the egg whites, then into the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to coat.
- Arrange and spray: Place coated zucchini fries on the baking sheet with space between each. Lightly spray with oil.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, flip, spray again, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite dip like basil yogurt dip or marinara sauce.
Notes
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs. For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American