Baked Zucchini Fries
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.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 316kcal
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 3 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Food Processor
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!
Notes
Serve these with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg