Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries (Printable)

Crunchy zucchini sticks with Parmesan and herbs, served with a creamy, zesty dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Zucchini Fries

01 - 3 medium zucchini, cut into fry-shaped sticks
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Cooking spray or olive oil for coating

→ Dipping Sauce

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Dip each zucchini stick in beaten eggs, then thoroughly coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
05 - Place coated zucchini fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning fries halfway through, until golden and crispy.
07 - While baking, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
08 - Serve zucchini fries hot alongside the creamy dipping sauce.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They trick you into eating vegetables while tasting like the best part of a pizza crust.
  • You can pull them together with what's already in your fridge and pantry.
  • They stay crispy even after sitting out for a few minutes, which almost never happens with baked things.
  • The dipping sauce is so good you'll want to eat it with a spoon.
02 -
  • Pat the zucchini sticks dry with a paper towel before breading or the coating will slide right off in the oven.
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through; the bottoms need direct heat to crisp up properly.
  • If your fries are browning too fast but still feel soft, lower the oven to 400°F and give them a few more minutes.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet if you have one; it lets air circulate and crisps up all sides evenly.
  • Make a double batch of the dipping sauce and keep it in the fridge; it's incredible on sandwiches, grilled chicken, and roasted vegetables.
  • If your zucchini is enormous, scoop out the seedy center before cutting it into fries so they hold their shape better.
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