"Pizza" Zucchini Oven-Fries
Crispy baked zuccini sticks that taste like cheesy pizza.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 1/2 cup flour all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free
- 2 eggs see post for sub
- 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs whole wheat, white, or gluten-free
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian dried herbs/seasoning or dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp coarse salt
- marinara/tomato sauce for dipping or other dip such as ketchup or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. You can line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean-up or leave it as is.
- Cut the zucchini into fry shapes: Remove the ends then cut the zucchini in half across the center then cut each of those halves through vertically so you have four equal pieces with one flat side. Cut each quarter into about 4 long "sticks". If your zucchini is very thick, you may have to cut it into more pieces. You want the fry shapes to be about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the second zucchini.
- Set up your "assembly line" style breading station. Use 3 shallow bowls or plates. Place the flour in one bowl. Crack eggs into the second bowl and beat with a fork to combine. Add breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients to the third bowl and stir together to combine. Place the three bowls in order next to your baking sheet.
- This process can get messy so you may want to use tongs or have a fork in each bowl to help move the zucchini from one bowl to the other. To coat zucchini, add a couple pieces to the flour at a time and toss them around to coat. Shake off any excess then place in the beaten egg and roll them around. Finally, place the zucchini into the breadcrumb mixture and toss to coat completely. Transfer zucchini to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining zucchini sticks.
- Bake zucchini until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly then serve with marinara sauce or other dip of your choice. Leftover zucchini fries can be stored in the fridge then reheated in a 400 degree oven until crispy again.