Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries (Print Version)

Golden zucchini fries baked with Parmesan and herbs—crunchy and satisfying for snacks or light sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis

→ Coating

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 tablespoon whole milk
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving (optional)

10 - Marinara sauce or ranch dressing

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Wash and trim zucchinis. Slice into sticks measuring approximately 1/2 x 3 inches.
03 - In a shallow bowl, beat eggs with milk until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each zucchini stick into the egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently for adhesion.
06 - Place coated zucchini sticks on the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces do not touch.
07 - Bake for 20 minutes, turning sticks halfway, until golden and crisp. For an extra crunchy texture, broil for an additional 2 minutes if desired.
08 - Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is how I finally found a way to satisfy a fry craving without feeling weighed down.
  • The salty Parmesan mingled with fresh zucchini quickly turned this into my go-to appetizer whenever friends pop by.
02 -
  • Spacing the fries apart on the baking sheet is crucial – crowd them and you'll end up with limp, not crispy, zucchini.
  • Taste the coating before breading; that first time, I forgot salt and only realized when everything tasted flat.
03 -
  • Letting the coated fries rest for five minutes before baking prevents much of the crumb from falling off.
  • Grate your own Parmesan for the sharpest flavor and the best golden crunch.
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