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Zucchini Fries

Cultural Context

Zucchini fries are a delightful variation of traditional fried snacks, often enjoyed in Greece during the summer when zucchini is in season. This dish exemplifies the Mediterranean approach to cooking, emphasizing fresh vegetables and simple preparations. In modern cuisine, zucchini fries have gained popularity as a healthier alternative to potato fries, appealing to those seeking lighter snack options.

GreekGRside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
zucchini
gluten-free flour
Aaliyah's breadcrumbs
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt
1 egg
olive oil
avocado oil
fresh garlic
dry mustard
1/2 lemon
fresh parsley

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option while crushed crackers can be less expensive.

1

Cut the zucchini in half and then into strips to resemble fries.

2

Place zucchini on a paper towel-covered plate and pat dry to soak up moisture.

3

Set up a dipping station with gluten-free breadcrumbs and gluten-free flour.

4

Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and salt to the breadcrumb mixture and mix well.

5

In a separate bowl, crack and scramble one egg.

6

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle olive oil, spreading it out.

7

Coat each zucchini strip in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it's well coated.

8

Place the coated zucchini fries on the prepared baking sheet.

9

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

10

Bake the zucchini fries for 15 minutes, then flip them over.

11

If the coating looks dry, drizzle more olive oil on top before returning to the oven.

12

Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

13

For the lemon aioli, mix avocado mayo, minced garlic, dry mustard, zest and juice of half a lemon, salt, and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

coatingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment paperpaper towelsmixing bowlsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Zucchini ChipsZucchini Sticks

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