Baked, or Air Fried Zucchini

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Whether you bake, air fry, or deep fry these zucchini slices or zucchini sticks turn out to be a delicious addicting appetizer and the family loves them.

Zucchini fries are either lightly breaded or shaken in seasoned flour then any cooking method you chose turns into a delicious way to serve them.

We love these either dipped in marinara sauce or even in a homemade ranch dressing but there are several dipping sauces I make you can choose from.

Scroll down to the printable recipe card and there is recipes for the seasoned flour methods along with alternative coatings I use for the diabetic version.

You will also find all 3 cooking methods for making the fries in the air fryer, baked or deep-fried whatever you enjoy I hope you like our version of these zucchini appetizers.

They are easy to make and fun to eat and also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


zucchini air fried slices




this bread zucchini air fried on a white plate with dill, ,marinara sauce and pecorino romano cheese

Easy Steps to Remember for Baked, Fried, or Air Fried


Shake in flour, dip in beaten egg, roll in breadcrumbs, spray with cooking oil spray.

We love ours served with a side of marinara sauce.

I have made all three methods for cooking zucchini fries and here's what you need to know.

Air Fried is the healthier version of cooking methods for this recipe using less oil.

Deep frying of course is the other alternative to cooking them and will contain more fat.

All cooking methods are in the printable recipe card below.




Tools You Will Need:


  1. Parchment paper for baking
  2. Aluminum foil for air frying
  3. Frying pan for deep frying
  4. Measuring spoon
  5. Tongs
  6. Paper towels for draining the grease when frying


these are raw zucchini cut into long french fries strips


Other Vegetables To Try:


  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Pickles
  • Carrot sticks
  • Okra
  • Eggplant sticks
  • Artichoke hearts




Ingredients You Will Need

  • zucchini
  • grated parmesan romano cheese blended and more for garnish
  • panko bread crumbs or diabetic version use ground pork rinds
  • granulated garlic powder
  • dried oregano, basil, and parsley
  • Italian flavored breadcrumbs
  • olive oil
  • flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • water or beaten egg/eggwhites
  • Garnish: more grated cheese and marinara sauce for dipping


these are zucchini sticks fried in oil shaken in flour first


Tips:


  • For air frying: always air fry at 400 degrees, oil spray the zucchini before air frying
  • For deep frying: heat the oil first until it reaches 375 degrees before adding to the pan
  • For baking: oil spray the zucchini after they are breaded then bake on parchment paper until browned and crispy around 15 to 25 minutes


these are zucchini sticks shaken in seasoned flour


More Zucchini Recipes We Love


Zucchini Rollatini

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Chocolate Zucchini or Regular Cake

Chicken Parm Stuffed Zucchini

Baked Zucchini Ricotta Casserole


zucchini air fried sticks


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Air Fry, Baked, or Deep Fried Zucchini



If you are looking for an easy recipe on how to make air-fried zucchini or other cooking methods, you came to the right place.

I use the same basic ingredients on all my vegetables and depending on your diet there are instructions to make these healthy or old-fashioned deep-fried methods

One problem with all of these scrumptious zucchini recipes, you just can't stop eating them they are all so delicious especially dipped in marinara and sprinkled with Pecorino Romano cheese.


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Yield: 25
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Baked or Air Fried Zucchini Fries

Baked or Air Fried Zucchini Fries

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 17 Min
Here are recipes on how to make zucchini fries baked, air fried, or deep-fried with two different coatings we love for you to try. All cooking methods are in the complete printable instructions.

Ingredients

  • 3 small zucchini sliced lengthwise then into sticks
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan romano cheese blended and more for garnish
  • 1 cup Italian flavored panko bread crumbs or more
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of dried oregano, basil, and parsley
  • 1/4 cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs or use crushed pork rinds for diabetic versions
  • cooking oil spray
  • 2 eggs and 3 tablespoons water beaten together to dip them in water
  • flour enough to coat both sides of the zucchini
  • Garnish: more grated cheese and marinara sauce for dipping
  • Note: For Deep Frying Zucchini: I use a flour coating instead of bread crumbs (or almond flour for anyone that needs a diabetic version omit the cornstarch when using almond flour).
  • Rinse zucchini sticks or slices, dredge in flour then in egg then in pork rinds crushed
  • See notes below for air frying.
  • Note: you can also dip them in egg then in just seasoned flour and bake spraying them with cooking oil if you do not want the additional breadcrumb coating

Instructions

  1. Mix the breadcrumbs with all the herbs, cheese, spices, and seasonings and set aside.
  2. Add the flour to a  bag or pie plate
  3. Place the beaten egg in a deep pie plate with water.
  4. Cut the zucchini into long sticks even in length, or sliced about 1/4 inch in thickness.
  5. In a large plastic bag add flour.
  6. Add zucchini to a plastic bag and shake in flour (or use a pie plate with flour in it.)
  7. Dip the zucchini in egg then in breadcrumbs
  8. Spray them with cooking oil.
  9. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or if air frying spray the basket with cooking oil spray and the top of the zucchini.
  10. Baked Method:
  11. Heat oven to 400 degrees
  12. Spray the zucchini with cooking oil spray.
  13. Bake until golden brown they do not usually need turning the oil will crisp them. around 15 minutes.  
  14. If you would like them crispier broil the tops for a few minutes on low then turn them.
  15. Alternative Cooking methods:
  16. For Air Frying: I use regular or panko breading for air frying.
  17. Place them on an oil-sprayed basket, in the air fryer in a single formation.
  18. Air fry them for 12 minutes at 400 degrees and check to see if they are crispy and browned.
  19. For deep-frying:
  20. Heat the oil on medium heat and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  21. Drain on paper towels.
  22. Serve with Italian marinara sauce and more grated cheese on top.
  23. Note: you can also sprinkle the top with oregano, chopped fresh basil, and shredded mozzarella as a garnish,

Calories

283.20

Fat (grams)

10.89

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.56

Carbs (grams)

38.54

Fiber (grams)

2.03

Net carbs

36.52

Sugar (grams)

9.07

Protein (grams)

7.72

Sodium (milligrams)

251.45

Cholesterol (grams)

31.15
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Disclosure: This recipe was posted in 2011, edited, and re-published in 2020.

31 comments

  1. These zucchini are delicious with the crispy and aromatic crust. Bye, have a great day

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  2. crispy and yummy fries.. like the idea os using zucchini

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  3. I love zucchini fixed like this. Thanks Claudia.

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  4. Great idea to bake these...especially when fries relate to healthy zucchini.
    I've never made these.
    I was wondering about the oven temp. you used and also did you put the oven rack at the very bottom? Thanks for responding when you have a chance.

    Have a great day,
    Claudia

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  5. Claudia, great idea! I'm always looking for healthier appetizers to serve! It will be a great addition to an antipasta platter.

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  6. Share that oven temp with all of us please because I absolutely want to make this! Yummy!

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  7. Op! I missed it :) 400. Got it. Now I can plan tonight's dinner :)

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  8. These look crazy good - so many different dips would go well with it, too.

    Baked instead of fried is just the icing on the cake.

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  9. I walked past the zuccini just the other day but will have to go back to the market. These appetizers look scrumputous.

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  10. I love zucchini, we eat them very often:)
    the crust looks crispy, love it!
    Happy Easter!
    Barbara

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  11. What a wonderfull appetizer :D
    Hope you have a great easter :)

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  12. Baked zucchini fries looks awesome crunchy.

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  13. A great appetizer indeed! These look absolutely scrumptious. Love that they are baked too. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Oh, I might get my family to eat zucchini if I use this recipe! Boy, do these look wonderful~

    You were on my list to tag for the Easter post, but I figured you were already tagged (and knowing you, you had a fabulous Easter compilation ready to go!). I'd love to add you to my list if you haven't been contacted :)

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  15. I make these every summer - but not with Panko - grand idea and I will be doing it.

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  16. I love zucchini fries...they are one of my all time appetizers. I remember about 30 years ago, a sweet little Italian lady (friend of family) gave me the recipe and instruction, but that was for deep frying, and in those days they didn't have Panko.
    Love your new take on it, Claudia, and the Marinara dipping sauce, as well:D
    Thanks for sharing!
    xo

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  17. We love these at our home - i bake them too... Looking super crunchy and very inviting esp with the tomato sauce dip!

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  18. One of my favorite ways to eat zucchini! They look so crispy crunchity and delicious!

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  19. Those look great...I love panko bread crumbs...so light..lets the real flavor come through!

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  20. Yum! Enjoying your recipes! I'm a new follower. Have a wonderful Easter weekend :-)

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  21. Yummy!!! It looks so perfect :)

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  22. Well, I bought the zucchini and used your recipe as a framework. I didn't have breadcrumbs, so I had to improvise and make my own. As I expected this was really good. Thanks for the rcipe, idea, and motivation.

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  23. Hey Claudia, I did these awhile back and was so pleased. Absolutely delicious and great photo! I saw your comment today regarding zucchini quick bread and can't find your similar recipe (did you post?) would love to try it. Really enjoying your recipes. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Can't wait for zucchini to become plentiful so I can make this!

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  25. This has always been a favorite of mine and I love that these are baked...Spring veggies at there best!

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  26. I have no doubt that these zucchini fries are fabulous munchies and appetizers! YUM!

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  27. Love zucchini and bet these are delicious!

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  28. These look scrumptious! I love zucchini. Pinned.

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  29. I've always been tempted to get an airfryer, but never too sure how well they work. These look good though... Maybe I should reconsider x #FullPlateThursday

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