BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES

These baked zucchini fries are ultra cheesy and flavorful with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and an Italian spice blend. They’re also gluten-free, low-carb and keto-friendly for a delicious, healthy snack recipe.

As a gluten-free gal, zucchini is my “go to” when I’m look for a pasta replacement or even tortilla replacement. It’s such a versatile vegetable. 

Most zucchini fries recipes will use traditional breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs for a crispy, crunchy outside. But you can easily avoid that gluten and carbs with a simple replacement – parmesan cheese.

Absolutely. I kept these zucchini fries low-carb and keto-friendly (and personally, I just like the pure, cheesy flavor). But if you’d like to make them extra crunchy and crispy you could use 1/2 cup of almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES RECIPE
These baked zucchini fries are ultra cheesy and flavorful with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and Italian spices. 



INGREDIENTSzucchini fries

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian spice
• lemon parsley aioli (optional)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Slice the zucchini in half, then half again, then into quarters. You should have 16 slices per zucchini.
3. Crack the egg in a small bowl or container and lightly beat it.
4. Add the parmesan and spices to a separate bowl or container and stir to combine.
5. Dip a slice of zucchini in the egg wash and transfer to the parmesan. Use your other hand to coat the zucchini in the cheese and transfer to the baking tray. Repeat this process until all zucchini are coated.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through on the cut side. Serve immediately.
7. To make the optional lemon parsley aioli, add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir together.

Recipe adapted : BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES (GLUTEN-FREE, LOW-CARB) @ downshiftology