Baked Zucchini Fries
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these baked zucchini fries are a healthier alternative to traditional fries. They are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish and are incredibly easy to make.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 3 zucchinis cut into sticks
- - 1 cup breadcrumbs
- - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 2 eggs beaten
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- **Prepare Coating:** In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- **Dip Zucchini:** Dip each zucchini stick into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and then coat them with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure they are evenly coated.
- **Arrange on Baking Sheet:** Place the coated zucchini sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini fries are golden brown and crispy.
- **Serve:** Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.