Baked Zucchini Fries
Zucchini sticks coated with seasoned panko and Parmesan, then baked until crisp and golden.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Trim the zucchini and cut each one into sticks about 8 cm long and 1.5 cm thick. Pat the sticks dry.
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Step 3
Place the flour in one shallow bowl and the beaten eggs in a second bowl.
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Step 4
In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 5
Coat each zucchini stick lightly in flour, dip it in egg, and press it into the panko mixture. Arrange the sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 6
Drizzle the coated zucchini evenly with the olive oil.
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Step 7
Bake for 12 minutes.
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Step 8
Turn the zucchini fries with tongs, then bake until the coating is crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Prevent raw egg from contaminating ready-to-eat foods or clean utensils. Bake the fries until the egg-containing coating is fully set and golden, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw egg in the breading station
- hot oven and baking sheet