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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries 🍆🧀 | Easy Healthy Snack

These Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with cheesy, herby flavor. Coated in a savory Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, they’re baked—not fried—making them the perfect guilt-free snack, side dish, or appetizer. Dip in marinara, ranch, or your favorite sauce!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • - Baking sheet
  • - Parchment paper or wire rack
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Knife and cutting board
  • - Tongs or fork

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 medium zucchinis cut into fry-sized sticks
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko for extra crunch
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or place a wire rack on top.
  • **Prep Zucchini:** Cut zucchini into evenly sized sticks resembling fries.
  • **Set Up Breading Station:** Beat eggs in one bowl. In another, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • **Bread the Fries:** Dip zucchini sticks into the egg, then roll in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture to coat.
  • **Bake:** Arrange on the baking sheet/rack in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
  • **Serve:** Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice—marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli work great!