Panko and Parmesan Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe
It is Spring! And, we all know what that means, right? Zucchini is growing like wild weeds. Now, you can really only eat so many salads. So, you’re left with 2 options. Give it away to family and friends, or get creative with it. Personally, anytime I can get the kiddo to eat his veggies, I’m going to take it. Today, we’re going to get our veg on with these Baked Zucchini Fries! Panko and Parmesan crusted, baked not fried – And oh so yummy! Crispy outside nice and soft inside. Tricky moms unite. The kiddos will never know the difference. Make a nice marinara dipping sauce and you even have a great party appetizer going! Ready? Let’s get these Zucchini Fries going!
Panko and Parmesan Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup flour (or, Italian breadcrumbs)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups Panko
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lb zucchini (cut into 4in fry shaped sticks)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In small bowl, combine the flour and seasonings. Give it a quick mix with a fork and set aside.
In another bowl, beat the egg with salt. Set that aside.
In a 3rd small bowl, mix the Panko with the Parmesan cheese. Now, line all 3 bowls up side by side.
Like a quick assembly line, dip the zucchini fries into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture and finally the Panko mixture. Place on a baking sheet and repeat until all of the zucchini fries are coated and lined up nice and pretty. Place the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with a smidgen more Parmesan and you’re done! Serve immediately as these can get soggy quick. Whip up your favorite marinara sauce. See those happy veg eating faces?
Just look at those golden, crispy zucchini fries! Come on, admit it…. They are pretty awesome, right? Take a bite!
If you weren’t a zucchini fan before, you will be now!
Enjoy!
Dana Rodriguez says
May 8, 2014 at 9:32 amThat looks delicious! We always have Panko and Parmesan on hand so I def will be trying this!
Laura Dembowski says
May 11, 2014 at 4:06 pmI love zucchini fries. Can’t wait to try these!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
May 13, 2014 at 8:06 amThose are something I would LOVE to snack on! My hubby and I are big on snacking and these are a bit healthier, so that’s always a plus.
Debbie Denny says
May 13, 2014 at 8:28 amOOO I love zucchini and have fried them as slices before. I will try this/
aimee fauci says
May 13, 2014 at 11:23 amOh yes I am making these! I love zucchinni.. (just can’t spell it).. I will be pinning this! Probably will leave out that cayenne pepper… Too spicy for me;-)
Brandy says
May 13, 2014 at 1:31 pmI haven’t ever had zucchini before, but I would so give this recipe a try. Going to PIN it for future use, maybe try to make it next week!
Krystyn says
May 13, 2014 at 1:32 pmThese zucchini fries look amazing! I’ve tried to bread zucchini before and mine never look like this. Your are so pretty!
Lindsey says
May 13, 2014 at 2:11 pmThese are actually a weakness for me. I like them best with Ranch on the side!
Chelsea says
May 13, 2014 at 2:26 pmOh my gosh. These look and sound SO good. I’ve never tried zucchini fries but these are definitely on my to do list now!
Debra says
May 13, 2014 at 4:40 pmThose look so yummy! I love zucchini, but aside from sauteing it I’m never sure how to make it!
Carly Bellard says
May 13, 2014 at 4:50 pmI love zuchinni! I will have to bookmark this to try!
Jenn says
May 13, 2014 at 5:08 pmThese looks amazing! Always looking for ways to use up garden zucchini.
Mickey says
May 13, 2014 at 5:42 pmHow have I never heard of Panko? I had to bing it, lol. We definitely need to try it soon! (I’m clearly not a great cook!) 🙂
Shell says
May 13, 2014 at 5:51 pmThese sound amazing! I love zucchini. I pinned these to try.
Beth says
May 13, 2014 at 7:06 pmThose look delicious. I have not tried them but I would be interested in trying them.
Karen says
May 13, 2014 at 7:14 pmThese look delicious! I love using Panko crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs. Makes everything so much crispier.
Kathy says
May 13, 2014 at 7:16 pmThat looks amazing. I love zucchini and this looks like a must-make recipe!
Amanda Her says
May 13, 2014 at 9:38 pmPinned! And will try for sure. They look amazing.
Kayla says
May 13, 2014 at 9:45 pmI do quite enjoy zucchini on it’s own and have been meaning to get a little creative with it in the kitchen. Like you said there are only so many times a salad will suffice and eating the same thing the same way over and over again gets boring. I’ll definitely have to add this to my must-try list 🙂
Thanks for the great recipe!
Janell Poulette says
May 13, 2014 at 10:44 pmThese look amazing! I love zucchini and this is a great way to prepare it.
Veronica says
May 13, 2014 at 11:56 pmThose look absolutely fabulous! They seem pretty easy to make too
valmg says
May 14, 2014 at 12:38 amMy brother loves zucchini. I bet he’d love these!
Christie says
May 14, 2014 at 8:25 amYes, those look just perfect! Crunchy and you get your veggies 🙂
Melinda says
May 14, 2014 at 8:27 ami think my kids would eat these. I’d tell them they were something else first, the work zucchini would turn them off
Amanda says
May 14, 2014 at 9:07 amI love these and that they are a healthier snack/appetizer! I will be making them for sure!
Liz Mays says
May 14, 2014 at 11:51 amOh my goodness, this looks so delicious! I’ve not done much with zucchini but I’ve been missing out.
Dina says
May 14, 2014 at 12:00 pmWe eat so much zucchini during the summer that i must make these. I bet they’d love them.
Krystal says
May 14, 2014 at 12:27 pmThese look really good and I’m not a zucchini fan! I can think of a few sauces I’d like to dip them in.
StacieinAtlanta says
May 14, 2014 at 1:09 pmWell zucchini is my favorite veggie and Italian food is the familys favorite cuisine. I’m betting these would be a big hit in my house.
Rosey says
May 14, 2014 at 1:59 pmThis looks like a delicious way to enjoy zucchini. I’m a huge fan of them being baked.
Tracey says
May 14, 2014 at 2:56 pmThose look so good. A great way to get those veggies in!
Toni says
May 14, 2014 at 7:24 pmI love cooking with panko. I don’t do zucchini but LOVE doing this to green beans.
Theresa says
May 15, 2014 at 9:59 amI do love zucchini! I have never had it in a fry form though. I am going to have to makes these soon. They look and sound so delicious!
Amanda says
May 15, 2014 at 9:21 pmThese look so yummy! I always order this when we are eating out but I’ve never tried to make them on my own. So glad you posted this recipe
Camesha says
May 16, 2014 at 1:27 amYum! I have just a little bit of Panko bread crumb left. This would be a perfect recipe for them.
Mommy2jam says
May 17, 2014 at 3:07 amThis looks amazing. Ilove zucchini and equally love panko bread crumbs
Cathy says
May 17, 2014 at 3:19 pmThese look awesome, Jenn! Just wanted to let you know I will be featuring them at tonight’s SNF party! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Patricia says
May 27, 2014 at 2:48 pmYou don’t give a measurement for the parmasan cheese in with the bread crumbs.
Patricia says
May 27, 2014 at 2:56 pmYou give no measurements for the parmasan cheese with the bread crumbs???
Holly says
May 28, 2014 at 3:53 pmHi Ronni – We have zucchini growing in the garden and am always looking for new recipes to try with it. Thank you so much for joining the Fluster’s #CreativeMuster party – it was a lot of fun to co-host. Have a great week! Hugs, Holly
april aakre says
May 29, 2014 at 11:49 amI have got to make this. I planted zucchini in my garden hopefully it will grow. Thanks for linking up at Tell Me About It Tuesday. We hope you hop over and share with us again next week.