Crunchy Baked (or Air Fried!) Zucchini Fries
Sides
Prep time:
10 mins
Total time:
40 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 large zucchini, trim the ends, halve and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs, panko or Italian or mixture of both
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick oil spray. Set aside. If using an air-fryer, set to "air fry" and press Start.
- Meanwhile, combine eggs in a small shallow bowl and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs, ground flaxseed, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Dip zucchini strips into egg mixture then in the breadcrumb mixture and place on baking sheet or into the air-fryer. (Tip: use a fork to help lightly coat the zucchini in breadcrumbs without coating your fingers!) Repeat until all zucchini strips are coated with egg and breadcrumb mixture. This may take a couple of rounds if using an air-fryer depending on its size.
- Season zucchini strips with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and then drizzle or spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or air fry for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy. Enjoy!
NOTES
Exchanges: 0.5 Carbohydrate, 1 Protein, 1 Fat, 1 Non-starchy Vegetable
NUTRITION INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE:
1 serving
CALORIES:
150
FAT:
6 g
SATURATED FAT:
1.5 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
16 g
SODIUM:
240 mg
FIBER:
2 g
PROTEIN:
7 g
CHOLESTEROL:
80 mg