Baked Zucchini Fries
A simple, delicious, and lighter alternative to fried zucchini. Served with buttermilk dressing or marinara sauce. Adapted from [Pinch of Yum|http://pinchofyum.com/baked-zucchini-fries].
Yields: Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into uniform sticks
- 1 egg white
- 1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb mixture
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Add the zucchini and egg white to a bowl. Toss to coat.
In another bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, cayenne, parmesan, and salt and pepper. Dip the zucchini sticks in the crumb mixture, coating them entirely, then place each stick on the baking sheet in a single layer. Spray the the zucchini fries with cooking spray.
Bake 20-25 minutes until breadcrumbs are crisp and browned. Serve promptly with buttermilk dressing or marinara sauce.