Description
Crispy parmesan zucchini fries deliver a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer perfect for summer gatherings. Cheese-crusted vegetable strips offer a healthier alternative to traditional potato fries, providing rich flavor and satisfying crunch you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 zucchinis (small)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups (473 ml) Japanese panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup (118 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim zucchinis into uniform 3-inch strips, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking and crisp texture.
- Coating Preparation: Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper, creating a smooth adhesive mixture for dredging vegetable strips.
- Breading Station: Mix panko bread crumbs with finely grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish, creating a textured, flavorful coating.
- Dredging Process: Dip each zucchini strip into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat with cheese-panko blend, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Baking Setup: Arrange coated strips on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to promote optimal crispiness, and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roasting Stage: Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating sheet midway through cooking to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration, watching carefully during final minutes to prevent burning.
- Serving: Remove from oven, let rest briefly, and serve immediately with cool ranch dressing for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Slice Like a Pro: Cut zucchinis precisely into 3-inch strips with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and perfect crispiness.
- Egg Wash Magic: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper to create a smooth, flavorful binding that helps breadcrumbs stick perfectly to zucchini strips.
- Crispy Coating Technique: Press panko-Parmesan mixture firmly onto zucchini to create a crunchy, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Baking Brilliance: Space zucchini fries on the baking sheet and rotate midway through cooking to achieve uniform golden-brown color and maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg