Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these keto-friendly and gluten-free zucchini fries are bursting with flavor, making them a delicious treat for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- Pinches of salt
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the zucchini by rinsing, drying, and slicing into uniform planks (about 1/4 inch thick).
- Salt the zucchini planks and let them sit for about 10–15 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Make the coating by mixing the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a shallow bowl.
- Prepare the egg wash by beating the egg in another bowl until frothy.
- Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels after salting.
- Coat each zucchini plank in the egg wash then roll it into the Parmesan mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Arrange the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with homemade garlic aioli or marinara for dipping. Explore variations by adding herbs or spices to the coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini fries, keto recipe, gluten-free snack, healthy appetizer, low-carb