If you are looking to make some delicious healthier choices, this Crispy Zucchini Fries recipe is a great veggie fries option! Crispy baked zucchini fries are so tasty covered in all the best garlic powder panko breadcrumbs goodness.
You can keep this low carb side dish recipe on hand when you want to feel like you’re eating golden brown french fries but with even more delicious Italian seasoning and ranch dressing flavors if you wish.
We even serve these with our favorite dipping sauce, creamy homemade BBQ sauce. But, you can also serve it with your favorite marinara sauce or garlic aioli too!
Ingredient Notes
- Eggs beaten
- Four
- Bread crumbs (regular breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, or panko will work!)
- Garlic powder
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- Zucchini (cut into skinny sticks)
Creamy BBQ Sauce:
- BBQ Sauce
- Mayonnaise
How to make Crispy Zucchini Fries:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat egg with a fork until well combined for the egg wash dip.
- In another shallow bowl add the flour.
- In a third bowl fill with bread crumbs. Toss the breadcrumbs with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Then set aside.
- Dip the zucchini strips into the flour (shake off the extra flour) then dip it in the beaten egg mixture, and then into the bread crumb mixture. Make sure all sides get coated well. Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake at 425° for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy yet tender zucchini.
- To make the creamy BBQ Sauce, mix BBQ Sauce and Mayo.
Storing and Other Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the Air Fryer or Oven to make crispy.
What type of flour to use for these Parmesan zucchini fries?
When we make this recipe we tend to use all-purpose flour since that is normally what we have on hand. However, feel free to use what works for your family!
Here are some other options:
- Almond flour
- Oat flour
- Gluten-free flour
More Zucchini Recipes
- Zucchini Feta Bruschetta
- Chicken Pasta Casserole with Corn and Zucchini Recipe
- Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Bites Recipe
- Chicken Zucchini Casserole
Crispy Zucchini Fries with Creamy BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 medium zucchini, (cut into skinny sticks)
Creamy BBQ Sauce:
- ½ cup BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat egg with a fork until well combined.
- In another bowl add the flour.
- In a third bowl fill with bread crumbs. Toss the breadcrumbs with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Then set aside.
- Dip the zucchini sticks into the flour (shake off the extra flour) then dip it in the beaten egg, and then into the bread crumb mixture. Make sure all sides get coated well. Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 425° for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- To make the creamy BBQ Sauce, mix BBQ Sauce and Mayo.
Notes
- Almond flour
- Oat flour
- Gluten-free flour
Nutrition
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