Zucchini Fries
These crispy Zucchini Fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional French fries—baked or air fried to golden perfection. Made with fresh zucchini, Parmesan, and a seasoned almond flour or breadcrumb coating, they’re low-carb, keto-friendly, and packed with flavor. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, these veggie fries are irresistibly crunchy and totally guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 2 medium fresh zucchinis sliced into fry-sized sticks (3–4 inches long)
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ cup almond flour or breadcrumbs panko or keto-friendly substitutes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking/air frying
- Dipping sauce of choice e.g., marinara, ranch, garlic aioli – optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly spray the air fryer basket.
- Slice zucchini into uniform sticks about 3–4 inches long.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another, combine almond flour or breadcrumbs with Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the egg, then dredge in the crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange fries in a single layer on the baking sheet or in the air fryer basket without crowding.
- Lightly spray with oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes (or air fry for 10–12 minutes), flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry before breading for better crispiness.
- Add smoked paprika or chili powder for a spicy twist.
- Nutritional yeast can replace Parmesan for a dairy-free option.
- Spiralize or slice zucchini into chips for fun variations.