Description
These crispy parmesan garlic zucchini fries are oven-baked or air-fried to golden perfection. Cheesy, garlicky, and irresistibly crunchy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis, cut into fries
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with oil.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip zucchini fries in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumb mixture. Coat evenly.
- Place fries on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with marinara, ranch, or preferred dip.
Notes
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet for extra crispiness.
- Substitute gluten-free panko and flour if needed.
- For air fryer: cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: zucchini fries, baked zucchini, parmesan garlic fries, panko zucchini sticks, air fryer zucchini fries