Have an overabundance of zucchini? Make these tasty and healthy baked zucchini fries. Dip them in this yummy homemade ranch recipe.
ZUCCHINI
Do you have an overabundance of Zucchini in the garden this summer? Neighbors leaving Zucchini on your porch? No worries…I have a perfect way to use up some of that Zucchini! Make these super tasty and healthy baked Zucchini Fries!
BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES
These fries are baked in the oven instead of fried which greatly reduces the amount of calories. The fries are soft with a crisp outer lighted breaded surface that add a delicious texture and crunch to your fry. These are so good…my youngest…who is not a vegetable lover…asked for seconds. Great as a side dish, a snack…or for an entire meal!
HOW TO MAKE FRIED ZUCCHINI
Sharing how we make our zucchini fries below:
INGREDIENTS:
- Panko bread crumbs
- grated Parmesan cheese
- seasoned salt
- red crushed pepper
- zucchini, peeled
- margarine or butter, melted
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil lightly greased with cooking spray.
- Cut the peeled zucchini in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Slice the zucchini ito 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 inch pieces.
- Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and seasoned salt in a pie plate.
- Dip the zucchini fries into the melted margarine, then press into bread crumbs.
- Place the breaded zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the zucchini in the pre-heated oven until the fries are golden and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Zucchini Fries Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red crushed pepper
- 1 9 inch zucchini peeled
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter melted
Instructions
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Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil lightly greased with cooking spray.
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Cut the peeled zucchini in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
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Slice the zucchini ito 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 inch pieces.
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Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and seasoned salt in a pie plate.
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Dip the zucchini fries into the melted margarine, then press into bread crumbs.
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Place the breaded zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the zucchini in the pre-heated oven until the fries are golden and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
Need something tasty to dip them in? We love dipping them in our Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp Dill depending on your love of dill...my family prefers less...but I like a lot!
- 1 clove Garlic or 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/8 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and well combined. Pour into a serving jar and serve immediately or refrigerate up to a couple of weeks in an air tight container.
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Pour into a serving jar and serve immediately or refrigerate up to a couple of weeks in an air tight container.
ZUCCHINI RECIPES
Sharing some of our favorite ways to use up the zucchini in our garden.
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake
- Zucchini Bread
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Collection of Zucchini Recipes
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Looks completely scrumptious! I can’t wait to try it. Pinned :)
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These look SOOO good!!
I love zucchinis. I can’t wait to try these zucchini fries as a fun party appetizer. Thanks!
Scarlet- Its a yummy one!
Crisp & delicious!! This is one side that I never get sick of. Love this baked version!
Natalie- Me either! These are a favorite of mine!
Zucchini is my favorite side! I try to always have some on hand, because it goes so well with almost everything! Love the healthier option of baking, which makes them turn out perfectly!
Kristyn- It’s my favorite side dish too!
Super loved this zucchini fries recipe! Really easy to make and it taste amazing! Fam loves it too! Will make this again for sure!
Allyssa- So happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Really loved the use of Panko bread crumbs and the touch of red pepper flakes on these! So tasty!
Erin- So happy you loved it!
We are all obsessed with these! The variety of dipping sauces is what seals the deal.
Katie- We are too!