Anyone with half a green thumb knows that zucchini grows rampant in many home vegetable gardens—and there’s only so much zucchini bread we can bake with the surplus. How about Zucchini Fries?
These Zucchini Fries are a great way to use up those extra vegetables. Plus, they’re delicious, easy to make and a much healthier alternative to those greasy french fries.
One thing I love about this recipe is that the zucchini spears are baked not fried. Not only does that keep your kitchen cleaner, it also keeps those extra calories away. All you have to do is coat the zucchini spears in breading and place them in the oven. In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful side dish on your kitchen table or at your next cookout.
The dredging portion of the recipe is a great way to get the little ones into the kitchen. Have each one man a station—flour, eggs (for the older, more responsible crowd) and bread crumbs—and pass the zucchini spears down the line.
Feel free to serve these fries warm with your favorite marinara sauce, cool Ranch dressing or even ketchup—most any dip that goes well with french fries goes great with Zucchini Fries. Once you take a bite of these, you won’t miss the old, greasier standby!
Ingredients
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2large zucchini (about 6 inches long)
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1teaspoon salt
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1/2cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
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2eggs, beaten
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1cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
Directions
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1Cut off ends of zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half crosswise; cut each half into 8 (3-inch) spears. Place spears in colander over bowl; sprinkle with salt. Cover; let stand at room temperature 4 hours so zucchini spears can dry.
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2Once zucchini spears are dry, rinse spears and pat completely dry with paper towels; set aside.
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3Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper; spray paper with olive oil cooking spray. Place flour in shallow bowl. Beat eggs in another shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in third shallow bowl.
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4Coat each zucchini spear with flour; dip into eggs and coat with bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet.
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5Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning spears over halfway through baking time, until golden brown. Serve warm.
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