Description
Crispy and flavorful baked zucchini fries coated in a parmesan and panko breadcrumb mixture, served with a tangy aioli dipping sauce made with Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fries:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 egg, whisked
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Aioli Dipping Sauce:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayo
- Juice from 1 lemon, 2-3 Tablespoons
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet by coating it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix coating: In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Prepare zucchini: Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut each half into two pieces widthwise. Cut each piece into 4-6 fry-shaped sticks, aiming for uniform sizes. Pat the zucchini pieces dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Coat zucchini: Dip a zucchini fry into the whisked egg, shaking off any excess egg. Then dredge it in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating. Place the coated zucchini fry onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all pieces.
- Bake first side: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the zucchini fries for 10 minutes.
- Flip and bake second side: Carefully flip each fry and return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the fries are crisp and golden brown.
- Make aioli: While the zucchini fries bake, combine Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve: Remove the zucchini fries from the oven and serve them immediately with the prepared aioli dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal/almond flour.
- Other dipping sauces that pair well include ketchup, Chick-fil-A sauce, or honey mustard dressing.
- Patting the zucchini dry is essential to getting a crispy coating.
- Make sure zucchini fries are sliced uniformly to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
