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Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries

Skip the potatoes and make these Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries in the oven. Dipped in an egg wash each zucchini fry is rolled in a crunchy seasoned panko breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture. They’re then drizzled with butter and baked on an oven rack until crisp and golden. Dip in marinara sauce, Ranch dressing or your favorite fry sauce and enjoy.

Panko-Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries


Easy Oven Fried Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries Recipe

This fresh zucchini is breaded with a crispy panko Parmesan mixture drizzled with butter and oven fried until golden. Bake it on an oven rack to allow air to circulate on all sides making it super crispy after baking. How to make Oven Fried Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Fit an oven safe rack into the pan and spritz with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Zucchini – Remove stem and cut zucchini through the middle into two equal halves. Next, slice each piece lengthwise in half.
  • Slice – Lay on the cutting board flat side down, slicing into 1/4-1/3 inch slices.
  • Coating – On a plate or shallow dish mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic salt until well blended.
  • Dredging Station – Prepare the dredging ingredients in this order sliced zucchini, egg wash, and panko Parmesan crumbs.
  • Dredge the Zucchini – Dip zucchini in the egg wash then into the panko Parmesan breadcrumbs. Place side by side on the baking rack leaving equal space between each piece.
  • Drizzle each with the melted butter.
  • Oven – Place into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes OR until golden and crispy.
  • Allow to cool on the rack for a 2-3 minutes then carefully remove to a serving platter.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Panko-Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries

How to Make the Best Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries: 3 large zucchini, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dry Italian seasoning blend, garlic salt, beaten eggs and melted butter.
  • Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: A broiler pan or a baking sheet fitted with an oven safe rack, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater, shallow bowls or plates to set-up the dredging station, mixing bowls and spoons.
  • This recipe can easily be adapted to size up or down in servings.
  • You can use freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Parmesan Reggiano cheese. You can also use quick and easy grated Parmesan in a can depending on your prep time.
  • Panko breadcrumbs tend to maintain their crispy texture better than a fresh or seasoned dry breadcrumb for these zucchini fries.
  • Do you have to use a baking rack to make Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries?  If you don’t have a baking rack, you can lightly spritz a baking sheet or a broiler pan with cooking spray and they will be equally delicious.
  • You can serve these zucchini fries fresh from the oven with warm marinara, homemade comeback sauce or yum yum sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Store leftover Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fries chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on a sheet pan in a 375°F oven until crisp and heated through. You can also reheat in an air fryer.
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Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: panko-parmesan-crusted-zucchini-fries, zucchini-fries-recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 jumbo OR 3 large zucchini
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese OR Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter OR light butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Fit an oven safe rack into the pan and spritz with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Remove stem and cut zucchini through the middle into two equal halves. Next, slice each piece lengthwise in half.
  • Lay on the cutting board, flat side down, slicing into 1/4-1/3 inch slices.
  • On a plate or shallow dish mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic salt until well blended.
  • Prepare the dredging ingredients in this order: Sliced zucchini, egg wash, and panko Parmesan crumbs.
  • Dip zucchini in the egg wash then into the panko Parmesan breadcrumbs. Place side by side on the baking rack leaving equal space between each piece.
  • Drizzle each with the melted butter.
  • Place into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes OR until golden and crispy.
  • Allow to cool on the rack for a 2-3 minutes then carefully remove to a serving platter.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

When I’m making a dish that requires a dredging mixture, it can be a challenge to stop and mix additional breading. These zucchini were approximately 9-10 inches long and around 4-5 inches in circumference. You can adapt the breading ingredient amounts based on the size of the zucchini you’re preparing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 2mg
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64 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I made this zucchini and it was absolutely delicious. We dipped it in ranch dressing. So good, thanks for the recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    It was tough to have the panko stick to the zucchini. I’ll try flour next time. Good with ranch dressing.

  3. I tried these and found it almost impossible to get the panko to stick to the fries. They tasted fine but would have liked them to be a bit crunchier. What did I do wrong?

    1. It’s certainly not impossible. I’m wondering if you rinsed the zucchini after slicing. If so, the egg and breading would indeed slip right off. If not, you may want to dust the sliced zucchini with flour, then egg wash then breadcrumbs. Although I’ve never found this necessary to do so.

  4. 5 stars
    Yummy!! Will never give zucchini away again!! Haha. Family absolutely loved the parmesan zucchini fries!! Made one pan using flour, one pan without for less carb. Both delicious no dip sauce you don’t need it. Only thing I added is a dash of red chile flakes to the panko/parm/spices

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