Description
Enjoy healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries that are flavorful and easy to make. Try this recipe now for a delicious snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as thyme, oregano, basil, or rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss zucchini wedges in olive oil until coated. Roll each piece in the Parmesan mixture until fully covered.
- Place coated zucchini on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheese varieties like Pecorino Romano for added flavor. For a vegan option, substitute nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan. To achieve maximum crispiness, make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet.