Description
These crispy, cheesy zucchini fries will make you forget all about potatoes. Baked to golden perfection, they’re the ultimate guilt-free snack that even veggie-haters can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut zucchini into uniform sticks (½-inch thick, 3-4 inches long) and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with Parmesan cheese mixed with all seasonings.
- Dredge zucchini sticks in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange coated zucchini on baking sheet with space between each piece and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, turning on the broiler for the final 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.