Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Name: Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Avocado oil cooking spray; 1.2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini); 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Ground black pepper (to taste); 1/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg

By Rena Awada, nutritionally reviewed by Ella Davar RD

5 from 1 vote

Sep 02, 2020, Updated Feb 21, 2025

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Make these Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries for a lighter alternative instead of the traditional fries. They are easy to make, tasty and crispy, and ready in 30 minutes.

You may also like these air fryer zucchini fries.

top view of bakes zucchini fries on a plate with a side of ketchup

Make these baked zucchini fries instead your traditional fries while taking in your daily veggie requirements. They are made with panko, parmesan, whole wheat flour, herbs, and then baked to perfection. Perfectly crispy low carb side or snack that the whole family will love. These zucchini fries are vegetarian, sugar-free, low carbs, and can be made keto-friendly. Serve them with some ketchup or try it with this Homemade Ranch Dressing.

Recipe summary

Easy to make: These crispy baked zucchini fries are so easy to put together and take just about 30 minutes of your time!
So good: these zucchini fries are so crispy and tasty even picky eaters will love it!

close up view of zucchini fries on a plate

Ingredients you will need

Below is a list of ingredients you will need to have on hand to make these zucchini fries. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.

Avocado oil cooking spray
Zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini)
Panko breadcrumbs
Grated parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Whole wheat flour or any other flour of your choice.
Egg

How to make baked zucchini fries

Preheat oven: First, preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a non-stick baking sheet with oil or cooking spray.
Prepare zucchini: Next, thoroughly wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. Cut the zucchini into fries and set aside.

Make the dipping mixtures: In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mix well, and set aside. In another bowl combine flour, garlic powder, and salt. Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and whisk until frothy.

Zucchini dipping process in flour, panko, and eggs

Coat Zucchini: Working in batches, dredge zucchini fries into the flour mixture, and dip into the eggs, making sure you allow it to drip the excess moisture. Next, coat in panko breadcrumbs mixture and press well to evenly coat.
Bake: Then, spread the fries onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes flipping halfway until golden brown and crisp.
Finally, serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!

Tips from my kitchen

It’s best to use a baking sheet without baking paper to help the zucchini fries crisp.
Any cooking spray will work
Bread crumbs: any type to satisfy your dietary needs
Flour- I used whole wheat but other types of flour will work just fine
To make a keto-friendly version, swap the flour with almond flour and use pork rinds instead of panko
Serve with your favorite dips as a snack or serve as a side with your serving of protein.

Common Questions

Do you have to peel zucchini?

Smaller-sized zucchini do not need to be peeled and the skin is edible. Larger zucchinis tend to have tougher skin which tends to be a bit on the bitter side. If you are using a rather large zucchini peeling is optional. Not many can feel a bitter taste on the zucchini skin.

How to store zucchini fries?

If you have leftovers, store them in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, I recommend re-baking it at 350F for 10 minutes or so until it crisps up.

Can I Use yellow zucchini?

Even though I prefer the green zucchini, the yellow ones will also work.

What to eat with zucchini fries

Zucchini fries are great to have on their own with any of your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, queso, ketchup, and so on. You can also pair them with any protein you plan on serving. Here are some great options: