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Crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fries

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Spears & Breading Station
  • 3 medium zucchini trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick spears (batons)
  • 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs for maximum shatter crunch
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly finely grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning oregano, basil, thyme
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 large eggs beaten lightly in a shallow bowl
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for light dusting
Creamy Lemon Garlic Aioli Dip
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated into a paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt to taste

Method
 

Prep and Slice the Zucchini
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Fit a large metal wire cooling rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and lightly mist with olive oil cooking spray. (Baking on a wire rack allows circulating hot air under the fries, guaranteeing maximum crunch without sogginess).
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry the zucchini. Slice off both ends, cut each zucchini in half crosswise, then slice each half lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick spears (batons). Blot the zucchini spears thoroughly with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
Set Up Breading Station & Coat
  1. Set up three shallow bowls in a row: Dish 1 with all-purpose flour; Dish 2 with beaten eggs; Dish 3 with panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper mixed thoroughly.
  2. Dredge each zucchini spear lightly in flour and shake off excess, then dip into the egg wash to coat completely, and finally press firmly into the panko-parmesan mixture until evenly and generously coated on all four sides.
Bake to Golden Crispy Perfection
  1. Arrange the breaded zucchini spears in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, leaving a little space between each fry so air can circulate. Lightly mist the tops with olive oil spray to promote golden browning.
  2. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, until the coating is deeply golden brown, crisp, and crunchy, and the zucchini is tender when pierced with a toothpick.
Whisk Lemon Aioli & Serve Hot
  1. While the fries bake, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and sea salt in a small bowl until creamy and smooth.
  2. Transfer hot zucchini fries immediately to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley and fresh lemon wedges, and serve hot alongside the lemon garlic aioli for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 18.2mgCalcium: 1800mgIron: 0.3mg

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