Description
Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries with a creamy, tangy homemade dip make a perfect healthy snack or side dish. These golden zucchini fries are baked to perfection with a flavorful Parmesan and breadcrumb coating, served alongside a refreshing lemon-dill mayo dip to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fries
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy bake.
- Slice the zucchinis: Cut the zucchinis into fry-shaped sticks, approximately 3-4 inches long and about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
- Prepare breadcrumb coating: In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper thoroughly to create a flavorful coating mixture.
- Beat the eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs well to use as an adhesive layer for the coating.
- Coat the zucchini fries: Dip each zucchini stick first into the beaten eggs, then into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even and thorough coating for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the fries turn golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway through if desired for even browning.
- Make the creamy dip: While the fries bake, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the crispy baked zucchini fries hot alongside the creamy lemon-dill dip for a delicious and satisfying snack or side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the fries for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh dill can be substituted for dried dill in the dip for a brighter flavor.
- These zucchini fries are best served immediately to retain their crisp texture.
- Adding a pinch of paprika or cayenne to the coating mixture adds a spicy kick.
