They’re the ultimate comfort food – crave-able, crispy fries. But all that oil tends to please your palate and not much more. These baked zucchini fries delight the whole of you. Coated with seasoned gluten-free panko bread crumbs, they’re crisp on the outside and tender and hot on the inside – and full of veggie goodness. Stealthily slide this healthier side onto your table on burger night for an easy menu update.
Panko-Crusted Baked Zucchini Fries (Gluten-Free)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 212 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini cut lengthwise into 3-inch sticks, ¼ to 1/2-inch thick
- 3 eggs whisked
- 3/4 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Create assembly line with two bowls; one with whisked eggs, another with bread crumbs, yeast and seasonings. Dip zucchini into egg and let excess drip off; dip into dry mix to coat all sides. Arrange on baking sheet.
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Repeat until all sticks have been coated, leaving space to maximize crispiness.
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Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden-brown and tender.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Panko-Crusted Baked Zucchini Fries (Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 133mg44%
Sodium 419mg17%
Potassium 515mg15%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 474IU9%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.