These Parmesan Zucchini Fries with two different kinds of bread crumbs, Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese is an easy recipe using simple ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish or appetizer for your summer zucchini when served with a small bowl of marinara sauce, Ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
It seems I can never find enough delicious side dishes.
I mean, I know they’re out there. I’ve seen them. On Pinterest, Facebook. I just have trouble getting my act together to make them because it seems like I’m always so focused on the main dish that I forget or can’t time it right. Am I alone here?
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Well, this easy side dish is most definitely a keeper. I LOVE French fries, and of course, who doesn’t? But these Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks are healthy fries, and believe me when I say they are SOOOOO addictive! Besides, this recipe is a great way to use that fresh zucchini your garden, your CSA share(Community Supported Agriculture) or just from your favorite grocery store. So, be sure to keep this recipe handy because you’ll definitely want to make it over and over.
What ingredients do I need to make baked zucchini fries?
Zucchini – two large zucchini
Eggs
Bread Crumbs – both regular breadcrumbs and plain Panko breadcrumbs. You can substitute cornmeal for the Panko bread crumbs if you’d like.
Parmesan Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil Spray or Cooking Spray
What is the cooking process for crispy zucchini fries?
Preheat oven to 400° F. and prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray.
Place the two eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk.
In a medium bowl, mix together both bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cut the zucchini into sticks, about 1 ½ – 2 inches in length. Zucchini has a high moisture content, so it’s important that you pat the individual sticks dry with a paper towel or two. This will also help the egg adhere to it allowing for a better coating of breadcrumbs.
Place about 4 of the zucchini strips into the egg mixture and stir to coat.
Then put the sticks into the panko-parmesan mixture and make sure they are completely covered.
Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. To get them a bit more crunchy, I’ll remove mine from the oven at 10 minutes, flip them individually and then put them back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
Serve plain, with some marinara sauce, Ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and complete instructions.
Crispiest Zucchini Fries in the air fryer
Using the same amounts of ingredients, follow the instructions in the recipe card until you’re directed to place them on the baking sheet. Instead, spray the inside of your air fryer basket with some cooking spray and place the breaded zucchini into it, leaving a little space among them for the air to circulate. You may have to do this in batches depending on how much there are and how many can fit. Spray the sliced zucchini with some olive oil or cooking spray before setting your air fryer to 400°. Bake for 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
How do I store them?
Place cooled and baked zucchini sticks into an airtight container and place into the refrigerator. They will last for about 3 days. To reheat, bake in a 375° oven for about 8-10 minutes until heated through. Want to use a microwave to save time? Don’t. The sticks will become mushy and won’t crisp up as nicely when reheated in the oven.
Can I freeze crunchy zucchini fries?
You sure can! After they’re baked, place them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and place them into the freezer. Once frozen, place them into a resealable freezer bag with as much of the air removed as possible. They’ll keep for about 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake in a 375°F preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until heated through.
More Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini Casserole
Lemon Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini Pancakes
Mushroom & Onion Stuffed Zucchini
Zucchini Chips
Day 125 – Zucchini Bread
More delicious recipes for sides
These Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are one of my absolute favorites as is this Roasted Parmesan Broccoli. I’ll just eat this stuff right off the pan when I take it out of the oven I love them that much! Ok, I do it with the zucchini sticks as well.
I’ve fallen in love with cauliflower when I’ve roasted it, too! This colorful Roasted Curry Cajun Cauliflower will add some pizzaz to your dinner. You’ll also want to try the Roasted Teriyaki Cauliflower. If you prefer to eat your cauliflower with cheese, then this Cauliflower Gratin has your name all over it.
Of course, bread always makes a delicious side as well. Zucchini sticks and a loaf of this Italian Bread will be great accompaniments to any Italian meal, especially these Stuffed Shells or my Mom’s Lasagna.
Finally, if you choose to dip these zucchini fries in some ranch dressing, then make this Chili Ranch Dipping Sauce and you can even make some fried green tomatoes to go with them!
Keep an eye out for more of my easy recipes each week!
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Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks
Parmesan Zucchini Fries made with two different kinds of bread crumbs, Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese is an easy recipe for a perfect side dish or appetizer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Zucchini Sticks
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 117kcal
Author Lynne Feifer
Ingredients
2large zucchini
2eggs
¼cupplain bread crumbs
¼cupPanko bread crumbs
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F, and prepare a rimmed baking sheet by spraying it generously with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, beat the eggs.
In a shallow baking dish, combine both breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Wash each zucchini, cut off the ends, and then slice in half. Cut into sticks about 2" long and ¼-½" wide. Not necessary, but helpful: use paper towels to dry the individual sticks. Since zucchini has a high water content, this will help the egg mixture adhere and ensure a better covering of breadcrumbs.
Place about 4 of the zucchini sticks into the eggs, and completely cover all sides.
Put zucchini into the bread crumb mixture and toss to completely coat.
Place onto prepared baking sheet.
Spray zucchini sticks with cooking spray and place into oven.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden.
Serve plain, with marinara sauce, ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
*See the post for cooking the fries in an air fryer, freezing, storing and reheating!
