Over the weekend, I bought a large fresh Zucchini from the Farmers Market. Impulse struck when I realized that I have never cooked with Zucchini. Ever. Since I like to try new recipes and cooking with new ingredients, I thought ‘why not?’ and paid the elderly local man with the fresh veggie stand.
Immediately I thought of making the ever popular Zucchini Bread {my friend makes the best ever}, yet I wanted to try something new. A dish that was completely new to me. Yet, I had to keep the kids in mind, something that they will actually try {and hopefully like}.
So, I came across a recipe for Baked Zucchini Fries, and altered it for what I had on hand.
This recipe for Baked Zucchini Fries is something which I’d consider a side, or a replica of a fancy appetizer you’d get at a restaurant. It’s really good, and healthier than reaching for standard fries. Pair it was a Marinara sauce for dip – Mmmm. I just love this dip with the crispy spiced zucchini.
My tip is to cut the Zucchini into thin strips, or the insides will be mushy. This is a good thing, if you’d prefer it that way. Yet I wanted it to resemble fries and not just spiced Zucchini bits, so the thinner, the better for us.
Enjoy!
- 1 large zucchini sliced into skinny sticks
- 2 large egg whites beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 3.5 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 tsp dried basil
- Pinch of dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 425° and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray
- In large bowl or deep plate beat egg whites with a fork.
- Put the breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, garlic powder and cheese on a plate and mix well.
- One by one, dip the zucchini sticks in the egg whites and roll into the bread crumb mixture, to coat well and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for ~23 minutes, turning over half way through. When done, the sticks will be golden brown and a little crispy.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dip.
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Ronni Keller says
08/07/2013 at 5:29 pmI love, love love making these!! And! Oddly enough, the only way the fam will eat zucchini! win/win!
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
08/07/2013 at 5:55 pmThese sound and look delicious. I absolutely love zucchini.
Soozle says
08/07/2013 at 5:59 pmI really love Zucchini – it’s so versitile! Thanks for the recipe!
Dede says
08/07/2013 at 6:01 pmI love zucchini. Usually we have boatloads of it from our garden but this year I only got 4 before my plant died. Would love to try this recipe!
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
08/07/2013 at 7:13 pmThose look amazing! I’ve tried making something similar before and they didn’t look anything like that.
Suzanne Smith says
08/07/2013 at 7:16 pmI’d hold off on the tomato dipping sauce for the one kid (just kidding! I KID! I KID BECAUSE I LOVE!!)
Kim @ Two Kids and a Coupon says
08/07/2013 at 7:19 pmSounds fabulous!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
08/07/2013 at 9:25 pmI never thought about that but cutting them thin makes such good sense. Thanks for this recipe!
Ellen Christian says
08/08/2013 at 5:43 amOh yum. These look good. Great way to use up all that zucchini!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
08/08/2013 at 7:27 amperfect recipe I love zucchini what kind of bread crumbs did you use for recipe?
jen s. says
08/08/2013 at 8:39 amthanks – i really enjoy zucchini. the high water content is really something to take into account when cooking with it – but your tip on cutting the sticks really thin is very helpful. they look great!
Tammi says
08/08/2013 at 2:10 pmYes! There were a couple that were larger and thus, more watery – not as good. Glad I did that so I could learn the tip!
Suzanne Smith says
08/08/2013 at 8:56 amThey look like Panko bread crumbs…Panko always has the best breading.
Tammi says
08/08/2013 at 2:10 pmI made my own bread crumbs for this one! I usually have some bought ones on hand but didn’t. Making them is actually so easy, it’s crazy!
Mariah says
08/08/2013 at 8:59 amI love zucchini but will admit that I never really know what to do with it! This looks absolutely delicious! I think my mom would love it too!
Tammi says
08/08/2013 at 2:10 pmHa, same here!
Judy C says
08/08/2013 at 9:05 amI have never cooked with zucchini either. Might be brave and try your zucchini fries on my hubby!
Tammi says
08/08/2013 at 2:11 pmI think these would make an excellent introduction!!
Tiffany C. (Fabulous Mom Blog) says
08/08/2013 at 10:00 amWow, those look really good. I want to try to make them for my family.
Tammi says
08/08/2013 at 2:11 pmEnjoy!
🙂
Florence C says
08/08/2013 at 3:24 pmLove Zucchini. Looks delicious.
Jeannie says
08/09/2013 at 9:30 amYum!! Love zoo sticks. I like to dip mine with some sour cream mixed with ranch dressing!
Jessica Fiorillo says
08/09/2013 at 9:36 amSounds super delicious, will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Mrs. B says
08/09/2013 at 11:56 amThose look delicious. I tried making Zucchini Chips and they were a bust! I may have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Melinda L. says
08/09/2013 at 4:21 pmI love, love these!! Thanks for the recipe, I look forward to trying to make them at home!
Victoria Ess says
08/10/2013 at 11:50 pmGreat idea! I love zucchini as it’s incredibly versatile, making it a perfect healthy sub for a lot of recipes. Have you ever tried making zucchini lasagna?
Liz Wright says
08/11/2013 at 11:29 amThese are fantastic! Thanks for the share. I realized I have to make two trays of these though or there aren’t enough for dinner (because they get snacked on).
Victoria Ess says
08/12/2013 at 8:02 amI love how versatile zucchini is, and great for making healthy substitutions, such as in baking.
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
08/14/2013 at 4:24 pmlove love zucchini especially this way yum
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
08/15/2013 at 1:20 pmi bought zucchinni yesterday and now I am going to make these thanks so much
Harvinderks says
08/17/2013 at 12:28 pmI love zucchini sticks. I will be trying this recipe soon!
Jen L says
11/02/2013 at 11:47 pmI’m going to use this as a snack swap even though I’m sure it’s got a few calories!
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Caroline says
11/07/2014 at 6:14 pmI make these sometimes and they are delicious. I love zucchini on its own but this is a nice change.
Rosanne Robinson says
12/23/2015 at 11:48 amYum, Yum, we love zucchini and these fries look so tasty, thx very much for this gr8 recipe!
Debbie White Beattie says
02/03/2016 at 10:34 pmThese look so good. I’ve never thought of using Zucchini this way but I’m intrigued and so now I’m going to have to try them.