Description
Crispy and delicious Parmesan zucchini fries that are perfect as a snack or side dish, served with creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small zucchinis
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch of salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into 3-inch lengths and 1/2-inch thick strips.
- Mix the eggs with a pinch of salt and 3 dashes of ground black pepper in a bowl, beating them well.
- Combine the Japanese panko bread crumbs with the grated parmesan cheese on a large plate or container.
- Dip the zucchini strips into the beaten eggs, shaking off any excess.
- Roll them in the panko and parmesan mixture, pressing gently to coat.
- Transfer the coated zucchini strips to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, drizzle a little olive oil over coated fries before baking. Experiment with different seasonings and cheeses for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini fries, parmesan, baked snacks, healthy snacks, vegetarian recipes