Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• ½ large egg (beaten)
• 37.5 g grated parmesan cheese
• 1 g garlic powder (about ⅛ tsp)
• 1 g black pepper (optional, about ⅛ tsp)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat the oven to 218°C (425°F).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2. Prepare Zucchini Sticks:

   • Cut the zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then slice each quarter in half to make 16 sticks (approximately 10 cm long and 1 cm thick).
   • If the zucchini sticks feel wet, pat them dry with paper towels.

3. Set Up Coating Stations:

   • In one shallow bowl, place the beaten egg.
   • In another shallow bowl, mix the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.

4. Coat the Zucchini:

   • Dip each zucchini stick in the egg, shake off excess, and then press into the parmesan mixture, coating all sides.
   • Place the coated sticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without touching.

5. Bake the Fries:

   • Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the fries and rotating the pan halfway through, until they are golden brown.
   • For extra crispiness, place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until darker golden.

6. Serve:

   • Serve hot as a side dish or snack with your favourite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts (Amounts per serving)

• Calories: 114
• Fat: 6.8g
• Protein: 8.3g
• Total Carbs: 5.5g
• Net Carbs: 4.5g
• Fibre: 1g
• Sugar: 2.5g

These zucchini fries are crispy, cheesy, and the perfect healthy alternative to traditional fries!