Whip up a batch of baked zucchini fries for a healthy, wholesome snack anytime!
Fresh zucchini fries are coated in a Panko parmesan batter and baked until they are crispy, crunchy, and ready for dipping!
These will disappear off the platter before you have a chance to try them, so be sure to sneak a few before serving!
Baked Zucchini Fries
I love to serve french fries as a side dish, but I can make an entire meal out of these baked parmesan zucchini fries!
- Quick & easy! Baked zucchini fries come together fast, with very little prep, and can even be air-fried!
- Baked not fried, but with a deep-fried crispy coating, zucchini fries are a guilt-free snack or side dish!
- Squash varieties are a healthy alternative to starchy, high-carbohydrate veggies like potatoes or carrots. They have zero fat, and this recipe has a keto version, too!
Ingredients and Variations
Zucchini – Zucchini has a firm texture and mild flavor, making it the perfect texture for fries, and no need to peel!
Breadcrumbs – Seasoned or homemade breadcrumbs work in this recipe, but Panko breadcrumbs will provide the best crunch. Make keto zucchini fries by switching out the Panko for low carb or keto breadcrumbs, or crushed pork rinds and almond flour.
Seasonings – Zest up zucchini fries by stirring in some homemade taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, or a fun everything bagel blend.
Variations – Sweet potatoes, asparagus, green beans, and even jicama can be breaded and baked into healthy fries! Or make the oven pull double-duty and bake chicken nuggets next to the zucchini fries.
How to Make Zucchini Fries
- Cut zucchini into fries.
- Mix Panko, parmesan cheese, and oil (per recipe below).
- Dredge each zucchini in the flour mix, egg, and then the Panko. Press the crumbs to each zucchini stick to help them adhere.
- Bake in a hot oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
In the Air Fryer:
This recipe is great to turn into air fryer zucchini fries too.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place breaded zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15 minutes, flipping the fries over halfway.
Delicious Dips
Storage Tips
Keep leftover baked zucchini fries in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Re-crisp them by spraying them with pan spray and popping them under the broiler for a few minutes. Or reheat them in the air fryer.
More Easy Zucchini Recipes
Did your family enjoy these Crispy Zucchini Fries? If so, leave a comment below!
Crispy Zucchini Fries (oven baked)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini about 1½ lbs.
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment.
- Wash zucchini and cut into fries (leaving skin on).
- Combine Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, pepper & salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Beat egg & milk together in a shallow bowl. In a third dish combine the flour and garlic powder.
- Dip each zucchini fry into the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture and then the bread crumb mixture. Press the crumbs to adhere to the zucchini.
- Place zucchini sticks on the prepared pan. Bake 14-18 minutes or until crust is crispy.
- Serve with chipotle mayo or your favorite dipping sauce.
Video
Notes
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 chipotle in adobe (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer
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Just finished making and eating these delicious zucchini fries….i loved them!!! I dipped them in ranch dressing, simply because it’s my favorite. Next time, i would like to put cajun seasoning on them before backing
Can I make these ahead of time, refrigerate a few hours then bake?
Hi Sherrie, we haven’t tried prepping these ahead of time. My only concern would be that the moisture from the zucchini would cause the breadcrumbs to become too moist to crisp properly when baking. If you do attempt it, we would love to hear how it turns out!
These were amazing, Holly! I made them as a side to homemade Turkey Burgers. The breading sticks on better if the 3 step breading method (flour very lightly, egg, bread crumbs) is used. They were crispy and tasty, so we’ll be making them again, and pretty often.
So happy you enjoyed them Angelina! Thanks for the tip.
Chipotle in adobo…what is this. I’ve never bought this before. Thank you
It’s a spicy smoked pepper usually found in the Mexican food aisle. You can also buy them online here.
Looks grrat . Do you bake them at a high temp of 400-450 or more around 375?
I bake them at 400 to crisp the outside.
I’m always overloaded with zucchini in the summer. My husband will pretty much only eat them fried but maybe I can trick him with these
Great post!!
Do you spray just the parchment paper with cooking spray or spay both the “fries” and the paper.
Just the zucchini fries need to be sprayed.
Could you please tell me the calorie count for these. Thank you.
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That chipotle mayo is calling my name! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
I love anything zucchini Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday..
Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I love these. Will have to try the chipotle mayo!
Will be a change from plain ol’ Ranch dressing.
YUM!!! Hopped over from Five Little Chefs
These look amazing. I am pinning! I just made some asparagus fries that I will be sharing on my blog. I love veggie fries like dessert. The dipping sauce sounds so good. Party in my mouth! Thanks for the recipe and have a great week! Wanda
Hi Holly,
This is a great recipe that we will love, thanks for sharing!
Miz Helen
These look so good, I LOVE making zucchini fries in the summertime! The chipotle mayo sounds like the perfect thing to have with these, I’ll have to give that a try next time! Thanks for sharing, it sounds wonderful!
These look amazing! I love Panko, too! It makes such a light and crispy coating. :-) Thanks for sharing your recipe, and the sauce, too. :-)
His blessings,
Kim @ Curtain Queen
Pinning these. My niece calls zucchini the new potato. Wait until I make these for her.
These sounds yummy. I’ve had these at restaurants and always enjoy them, should try it out myself.
Thanks for sharing.