Are you craving a salty snack but want to eat healthy? The baked zucchini fries are your go-to recipe when craving a salty snack with a strong flavor. The recipe is simple, oil-free, and requires no effort.
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What is the secret trick for preparing the best-baked zucchini fries? Coating them in beaten egg, herbs, and parmesan creates a nice crust while adding flavor.
This is the type of snack you would enjoy in front of the TV for an amusing movie night with family and friends. The aromatic zucchini fries make a perfect snack and a tasty appetizer or finger food for gatherings. We like to swerve it with a side of lemon parsley aioli to round up the gourmet experience. After discovering this recipe, it will become part of your regular cooking routine. So, let’s find out the secret tricks of preparing the best-baked zucchini fries!
What makes this recipe so unique?
The crispy and aromatic crust makes the zucchini fries delicious. The parmesan, herbs, and beaten egg wrap around the zucchini, enhancing its neutral flavor. You get a healthy and tasty baked snack with no single drop of oil. Baked zucchini fries will become your favorite whether you limit your carb intake or switch to mindful food choices.
What to serve it with?
The baked zucchini fries are ideal for serving as a snack, appetizer, or a side dish. How about a healthy burger with a side of healthy fries? Or do you want to take them to the next BBQ party? The zucchini fries pair nicely with grilled chicken and skewers. You can also serve them with dipping sauces, such as tzatziki, sriracha mayo, or ranch. Are you s
Ingredients:
- Zucchini Fries
- Zucchini
- Egg
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Italian spice
- Lemon Parsley Aioli (optional)
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon
- Garlic clove, minced
- Parsley
- Salt and pepper
How to make Baked Zucchini Fries:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2. Slice the zucchini into 4 equal pieces and quarter each one. You will end up with a total of 16 pieces.
Step 2. Beat the egg in a small bowl.
Step 4. Add the grated parmesan, Italian spice, and garlic Italian in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 5. Take one zucchini pie and dip it in the beaten egg. Then, toss it in the parmesan herb mixture.
Step 6. Place over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the zucchini pieces are done.
Step 7. Bake for 15 minutes; remove and flip to the other side. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 8. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Serve with the zucchini fries and enjoy.
Baked Zucchini Fries
Are you craving a salty snack but want to eat healthy? The baked zucchini fries are your go-to recipe when craving a salty snack with a strong flavor. The recipe is simple, oil-free, and requires no effort.
Ingredients
- Zucchini Fries
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian spice
- Lemon Parsley Aioli (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice the zucchini into 4 equal pieces and quarter each one. You will end up with a total of 16 pieces.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl.
- Add the grated parmesan, Italian spice, and garlic Italian in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Take one zucchini pie and dip it in the beaten egg. Then, toss it in the parmesan herb mixture.
- Place over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the zucchini pieces are done.
- Bake for 15 minutes; remove and flip to the other side. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine the mayonnaise, lemon, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Serve with the zucchini fries and enjoy.
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
