Description
Enjoy these irresistibly crispy baked zucchini fries, a healthier alternative to traditional fries, served with a zesty spicy aioli for the perfect dipping experience. They’re a delightful snack that’s both satisfying and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb zucchini, trimmed
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- For the Spicy Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick fry shapes.
- Set up three shallow dishes. In the first, place the flour. In the second, add the beaten eggs. In the third, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each zucchini fry in the flour, then dip it into the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with the panko mixture.
- Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the fries are baking, prepare the spicy aioli. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Serve the crispy baked zucchini fries immediately with the spicy aioli for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the fries with cooking oil before baking.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the aioli to your preferred level of spice.
- Feel free to add other seasonings to the panko mixture, such as onion powder or Italian herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg