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Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries

July 16, 2012 by Melissa 63 Comments

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.

Easy Oven Fried Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries Recipe

Oh, the bounty of Summer, it's delightful, isn't it? Even more so when you get to enjoy the bounty from someone else's garden. I was blessed with yellow squash and zucchini from my Parent's garden and my Uncle Sam's garden last week, and I'm having a stupendous time coming up with uses for it all. It occurred to me, that my kids might like zucchini more if it was in the form of a french fry. However, I didn't want to fry the zucchini in oil and decided to bread it with a crispy panko Parmesan mixture and oven fry it until golden. I baked it on an oven rack to allow air to circulate on all sides, making it super crispy, and it worked like a charm.

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.

More Southern Style Zucchini Recipes to Make

Whether it's summer and zucchini is in abundance or you're looking to shake-up your side dish menu, zucchini provides a delicious alternative to more carb heavy options.

Dishes like this Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Gouda Cheese.
Cheesy Baked Zucchini Bites are a delicious for your small bites menu.
Skillet Zucchini Bacon Cornbread is baked crisp and golden in a cast iron skillet.
My Mom's delicious Zucchini Bread recipe works every single time.
Light and refreshing Grilled Vegetable Salad drizzled with an Apple Cider Honey Vinaigrette.
Also, hop over to my Parade kitchen and browse the collection of 20 Uniquely Tasty Ways To Use Zucchini.

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