Looking for a healthy alternative to french fries? Why not try my baked zucchini fries? Much healthier than the fried variety and gives your brain an illusion that you are eating steak fries. I served these up last week when I made the spicy beef sliders. My husband is a big fan of zucchini so I didn’t expect any gripes or moans to come from him when he saw I was serving up a side of zucchini fries with our burgers. We do not eat french fries often and since making these zucchini fries over the past year we rarely ever eat traditional french fries with our burgers.
I digress.
As I suspected, I was correct. He was actually really excited to have zucchini fries with his burger! Which I think, secretly is partly why I married the man. He loves his veggies just like I do! I served up a side of the cilantro jalapeno sauce I served with the burgers. I recognize this makes these “healthy fries” a tad bit worse for you, but listen… you have to live a little! These fries are good on their own but great with the sauce! The next time you fire up the grill and cook burgers–think about making these baked zucchini fries instead of the traditional potato french fry!
Adapted from Weight Watchers
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- Cooking Spray
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 large eggs whites whisked until bubbles form
- 2 medium zucchini
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1-½ cups cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeno seeded
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Then in a shallow bowl combine all-purpose flour, salt, italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese, mix well. In another shallow dish place panko breadcrumbs. In another bowl whisk egg whites until frothy. Place egg whites in a shallow bowl.
- Slice the zucchini in half (lengthwise) and then each half into 2 pieces (widthwise). Then, slice each zucchini chunk into 4 fries. Dredge the zucchini fries in the flour mixture and then dip into egg whites followed by the panko bread crumbs. Place coated zucchini on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Bake for 12 minutes until golden brown.
- For the Sauce & Slaw: In a large food processor add the mayonnaise, cilantro leaves, jalapeno and lemon juice. Puree for 30 seconds until cilantro leaves and jalapeno are mere specs!
DonnaFaz
Wow! These look fabulous. I’ll be trying them asap. I’ve posted some of my favorite zucchini recipes.
Katie
Thanks they are so good and will use up a decent amount of zucchini!
Nutmeg Nanny
These look fantastic! I’ve really been craving zucchini fries lately 🙂 too perfect!
Katie
Thanks Brandy! They are so good!
addie | culicurious
These look delicious, Katie! I love zucchini served in nontraditional ways. it’s so versatile! 🙂
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
I only wish I could get my husband on board with these! They look so good!
Suzanne
My husband also loves zucchini as a side to burgers – usually we grill it, but will have to try this method of cooking them.
Katie
We normally grill zucchini all summer long as well. This is a nice alternative!
Maegan @ The BakerMama
These look awesome and easy! I would much rather serve these to my toddler (and myself) than fried potatoes! And I know we would gobble them right up!
Katie
Maegan, I hope you guys try them soon!
Shaina
Making “healthy fries” out of veggies is such a great idea. Ive done it with eggplant! Zucchini is next on my list!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
Bring on the zucchini! Love these Katie!
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
This will be great when the zucchini is eeeeverywhere this summer 🙂
Caroline Taylor
I like the sound of these especially with the Parmesan!
rebecca
these look great need to get my finger out and plant this years zucchini 🙂
Katie
Rebecca if you grow your own you should definitely have enough zucchini to try this recipe and more!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
I love veggies too- and specifically zucchini this time of year! I can’t wait to slice up some of my own 🙂
Jo-Anna
Oooooh, I just know I’d love these! I love zucchini in anything! Pinning these!
Katie
Thanks Jo-Anna! They are so good!