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Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Fries

Crispy Zucchini Fries coated in Panko, served with a delicious Basil Dipping Sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 fries
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • pie dish

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Fries

  • 3 medium zucchini cut into ½ inch x 3 ½-inch sticks (about 1 ¼ pounds)
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs https://amzlink.to/az0xlVCoZvnQO
  • cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, https://amzlink.to/az0X32LCnRJlj
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt https://amzlink.to/az00z26Z16DwJ
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder https://amzlink.to/az05xDd0zLyQT
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper https://amzlink.to/az05YM4bVg4JE
  • 2 large egg whites
  • Nonstick cooking spray olive oil or canola oil flavored, https://amzlink.to/az0qHUW4vBIrm

For the Basil Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 clove minced garlic about 1 teaspoon
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce https://amzlink.to/az0aGEJVUoim6
  • teaspoon kosher salt https://amzlink.to/az00z26Z16DwJ
  • teaspoon ground black pepper https://amzlink.to/az05YM4bVg4JE

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Position racks in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Spread the sliced zucchini onto paper towels or a dry kitchen towel. Lightly pat dry. Let rest on the towels while you prepare the coating.
  • In a wide, shallow dish (a pie dish works well), combine the Panko, flour, Parmesan, salt, onion powder, and pepper. In a separate bowl that is large enough to coat the zucchini, briskly whisk the egg whites until lightly foamy.
  • Working five or six zucchini fries at a time, place the zucchini in the bowl with the egg whites, tossing to coat them evenly. Shake off any excess egg white, then add them to the bowl with the Panko. Coat them with the Panko, pressing it on lightly so that it adheres. Arrange the zucchini on the baking sheet. Line up the sticks so that they are near each other and all fit, but make sure they do not touch. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  • Lightly but thoroughly coat the exposed sides of the zucchini with the cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and lightly coat with baking spray once more. Return to the oven, rotating the pan 180 degrees, then continue baking for 10 additional minutes, until the crumbles are crisp and golden and the insides are tender.
  • While the zucchini bakes, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients: the Greek yogurt, basil, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve the fries immediately, with the sauce for dipping.

Notes

TO STORE: Place leftover zucchini fries in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. TO REHEAT: For best results, rewarm the zucchini fries in the oven at 375 degrees F on a baking sheet coated with nonstick spray. Do not reheat fries in the microwave—they will become mushy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1friesCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizers, baked fries, Healthy Snacks, sidedish, vegetable fries, Zucchini Fries
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