Ingredients
3 medium zucchinis
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup all-purpose or white whole wheat flour
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 large egg whites
Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray
Instructions
1-First Step: Prepare Your Oven and Baking SheetPreheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2-Second Step: Prepare the ZucchiniWash the zucchinis and dry them thoroughly with paper towels. Cut each zucchini into sticks approximately 3½ inches long and ½ inch thick for uniform cooking and ideal crispness.
3-Third Step: Set Up Your Breading StationArrange three shallow dishes: one with beaten egg whites whisked until foamy, one with a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and optional paprika, garlic powder, and oregano, and one empty dish for the coated fries.
4-Fourth Step: Coat the Zucchini SticksDip each zucchini stick into the egg whites, letting excess drip off, then press it firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to ensure a thorough and even coating. Place the coated sticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single, spaced-out layer to promote airflow and crispness.
5-Fifth Step: Add Oil and BakeLightly spray the tops of the coated zucchini fries with olive oil or canola oil cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the sheet and spray the fries again. Flip or rotate the pan 180 degrees to encourage even browning. Continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the fries are golden, crisp, and the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
6-Final Step: Prepare Dipping Sauce and ServeWhile fries bake, make the fresh basil dipping sauce by combining non-fat plain Greek yogurt with chopped basil, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve the crispy zucchini fries hot alongside this flavorful dip or your favorite alternatives such as marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli.
Last Step:
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🔪 Dry zucchini well before coating to maximize crispiness.
🧀 Coating with flour helps breadcrumbs adhere for extra crunch.
🍳 Space fries well on the sheet to prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fries
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
