Whole-Wheat Crispy Zucchini Fries
Oven Baked Crispy Zucchini Fries- A crispy, flavorful outside with a soft, nutritious inside- what more could you ask for in an appetizer?!
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini cut into strips
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour divided
- 3/4 cup Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 F
- Slice the zucchini into sticks. Start by cutting off both ends of the zucchini and cutting it in half lengthwise. Place the cut side of the zucchini down and cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch sticks. Cut the sticks into thirds.
- In the first bowl, add 2 TBSP of whole wheat flour and the zucchini sticks.
- In the second bowl, whisk the 2 eggs together.
- In the third bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup & 2 TBSP of whole wheat flour, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and spices.
- Place all of the zucchini sticks in the first bowl and dust with whole wheat flour until all sides are coated.
- Working in batches, dip the flour coated zucchini sticks into the eggs, making sure all sides are coated. Let the excess egg drip off of the zucchini sticks before adding the zucchini sticks into the third bowl.
- Place the egg covered zucchini sticks in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure all sides of the zucchini sticks are well coated.
- Place the breaded zucchini sticks on the prepared baking pan. Repeat the dipping process until you have coated all your zucchini sticks.
- Place the pans in the oven and bake for 20-25minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve with ranch or marinara sauce.
Notes
This recipe can also be made with summer squash.
If you do not have whole wheat flour or panko breadcrumbs on hand, you can use all-purpose flour and regular panko breadcrumbs.