Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries (Printable)

Golden, crunchy zucchini sticks with Parmesan and herbs paired with a zesty creamy dipping sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Zucchini Fries

01 - 3 medium zucchini, cut into fry-shaped sticks
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Cooking spray or olive oil

→ Dipping Sauce

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth.
03 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
04 - Dip each zucchini stick into the beaten eggs, then thoroughly coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
05 - Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until fries are golden brown and crispy.
07 - While baking, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Serve the zucchini fries hot alongside the prepared dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They trick even the pickiest eaters into eating vegetables without complaint.
  • The Parmesan crust gets so crispy in the oven you'd swear they were fried.
  • The sauce is bright and creamy enough to make you want to dip everything in it.
  • You can have them on the table in under an hour with almost no effort.
02 -
  • Pat the zucchini sticks dry with a paper towel before breading or the coating will slide right off in the oven.
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through baking or you'll end up with one soggy side and one crispy side.
  • If you crowd the pan, the fries steam instead of roast and you lose all that crunch.
03 -
  • Use an air fryer at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes if you want them even crispier with less oil.
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a block instead of using the pre-grated stuff for better flavor and melt.
  • Make the sauce a few hours ahead so the garlic and parsley have time to blend and mellow out.
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