These zucchini fries are perfectly crispy and hot from the oven! This tasty snack or side dish is served with a creamy avocado ranch dipping sauce that makes it almost irresistible!
They’re healthier than regular French fries, but they’re just as delicious! They come out of the oven perfectly crispy too!
And they’re super simple to make. You just cut up the zucchini into sticks, dip them into two different bowls of mixed ingredients, and pop them into the oven!
This is the perfect, healthy side dish for any occasion!
This zucchini fries recipe is:
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Ready in 30 minutes!
- An easy side dish, snack, or appetizer.
How to Make Zucchini Fries
- Cut the zucchini in half and then into thin pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs and water.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip each zucchini slice into the egg mixture, and then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Place each zucchini slice on the baking sheet.
- Bake.
Scroll down for the full recipe with measurements and detailed instructions.
Tips, Tricks, & Variations
Don’t Peel the Zucchini
I recommend leaving the skin on your zucchini for this recipe. The skin will keep your zucchini fries from falling apart when they’re tender.
Make it Vegan
If you want to make a vegan version of this recipe, you can substitute the parmesan cheese for a vegan parmesan. To make your own, add ¾ cups of raw cashews, 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, ¾ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoons garlic powder to your food processor and pulse until you have a fine meal.
Replace the eggs with aquafaba, which is the liquid from a can of chickpeas. Use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg.
For the dipping sauce, try out a vegan dressing like this Vegan Ranch.
Need Gluten Free Zucchini Sticks?
If you follow a gluten-free diet, be sure to check out these Gluten Free Baked Zucchini Sticks instead!
FAQs About Zucchini Fries
Which is healthier, French fries or fried zucchini?
Zucchini is the far healthier option, being lower in carbohydrates and higher in fiber.
And these zucchini fries are even healthier because they’re baked rather than fried!
What is good to eat with fried zucchini?
Dipping sauce goes great with fried zucchini! The avocado ranch dipping sauce in this recipe is totally delicious, but it goes well with any creamy dip. Try a spicy mayo or creamy jalapeno dressing for a twist!
Eat these as a healthy snack, or serve them as a side dish alongside a tasty salad or sandwich.
Recipe
Zucchini Fries and Avocado Ranch
Ingredients
For the Zucchini fries:
- 3 Zucchini large
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Avocado Ranch:
- 1 avocado mashed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- A pinch salt
Instructions
Make the Zucchini Fries:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cut the Zucchini in half and into thin pieces.
- Whisk the eggs and water together until completely combined.
- Mix together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil or butter spray.
- Dip a Zucchini slice in the egg mixture, drain the slices, coat it in the bread crumb mixture and place it on the baking sheet.
- Repeat this process with the rest of the Zucchini slices.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Make the Avocado Ranch:
- Mix all of the ingredients together. Taste and add salt as needed.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving to allow the salt, garlic and onion powder to dissolve.
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