Crunchy baked zucchini fries coated in panko breadcrumbs and served with garlic dipping sauce. These zucchini sticks can be made in the oven or Air Fryer.
Are you craving a crispy, flavorful snack? Look no further than these crunchy baked zucchini fries served with a delectable garlic dipping sauce. Whether you prefer using the oven or an Air Fryer or Oven, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. With their golden-brown exteriors and tender interiors, these zucchini sticks are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. A new alternative to potato fries are these zucchini sticks dipped in garlicky and green onion sauce. So grab some fresh zucchinis and get ready to treat yourself to a deliciously wholesome snack that’s easy to make and even easier to devour! Delicious appetizer idea or snack for anytime of the day.
Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe
Texture: crunchy.
Taste: salty with strong garlic flavor.
Simplicity: the recipe requires a little patient since fries have to be dipped in flour, then beaten egg and breadcrumbs in the end.
Meal Type: a perfect party food idea.
Zucchini Sticks Ingredients
- Eggs – 2 eggs are needed.
- Milk – whole milk, 2% or 1% milk. Plant based milk can be substituted.
- Panko Breadcrumbs -to make crunchy layer.
- Salt – Himalayan, sea salt or table salt etc.
- All-Purpose Flour – to coat zucchini fries.
- Zucchini – fresh 2 zucchinis cut into sticks.
- Greek Yogurt – plain greek yogurt to make the dip, sour cream can be substituted.
- Green Onion – extra flavor for dipping sauce.
- Garlic – 2 cloves of minced garlic needed for dipping sauce.
How to make Zucchini Fries in the Oven
- Firstly gather all ingredients: zucchini, eggs, milk, panko breadcrumbs, salt and all-pupose flour.
- Cut zucchini into sticks and dredge into flour, then dip in beaten egg and milk mixture and lastly into seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 400 F.
How to make Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
To make zucchini fries in the Air Fryer, start by cutting the zucchini into sticks, just like you would with regular fries. Make sure they are all roughly the same size to ensure even cooking. Once you have your zucchini sticks ready, simply arrange them in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. However, be careful not to overcrowd the basket. It’s best to put the fries side by side, without stacking them on top of each other. If you have a smaller Air Fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
To ensure they turn out nice and crispy, give them a quick spray of cooking oil. This will help them brown and become deliciously crunchy.
Next, set your Air Fryer temperature to 350°F (175°C) and the timer for about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them as cooking times may vary depending on your Air Fryer model. You want the zucchini fries to turn golden brown and crispy, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Once the zucchini fries are perfectly cooked, carefully remove them from the Air Fryer basket and transfer them to a serving plate. The crispy exterior and tender interior of these fries will surely impress your friends and family. You can enjoy them as a delicious side dish, a tasty snack, or even as a healthier alternative to traditional french fries.
If you don’t already have an Air Fryer, I highly recommend the Ninja Air Fryer or Secura Air Fryer that will make your cooking experience even more enjoyable. With its precise temperature control and rapid air circulation technology, you can achieve perfectly crispy and delicious zucchini fries every time!
How to make Garlic Dipping Sauce
- Gather all ingredients for garlic dipping sauce: plain greek yogurt, salt, chopped green onion and minced garlic clove.
- To make garlic dip combine all ingredients in a medium bowl greek yogurt, salt, green onion and garlic clove. You might want to adjust salt according to your taste.
Tips to make Zucchini Sticks
- It is ok to omit the flour in this recipe. However, I’ve noticed that dipping in flour first helps to coat fries nicely in beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs.
- It is recommended to use some milk in beaten eggs. It helps to smooth the mixture evenly.
- You have two options of baking these fries, in the oven or in Air Fryer. I use Secura Air Fryer and I recommend it. It does fry the food nicely.
Zucchini Sticks Faq’s
Cut zucchini in half, then slice the zucchini in half lengthwise to create two long halves. Or lay one of the zucchini halves flat on the cutting board, and using your knife, cut it into strips of your desired thickness.
Yes, you can absolutely make baked zucchini fries in an air fryer! In fact, using an air fryer is a fantastic way to make zucchini fries because it gives them a crispy texture without the need for deep frying. There are step by step instructions below.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes at 400 F, however some ovens require a longer time. Bake your fries until crispy and brownish.
Yes, you can absolutely use sour cream, just use the same amount as greek yogurt in the recipe below.
Other Appetizers
- Baked Carrot Fries with Greek Yogurt Dip
- Baked Potato Fries with Avocado Aioli
- Basil and Cheddar Potato Stacks
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Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Zucchini Fries
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. milk
- 2 zucchini quartered, lengthwise
Garlic Dip
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbsp. green onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
Baked Zucchini Fries
- Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper, coat with nonstick spray and preheat the oven to 400 F.
- In a large bowl combine panko breadcrumbs and salt. Set aside.2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp. salt
- In a large bowl add all-purpose flour.1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- In a medium bowl beat eggs with milk using fork. Set aside.2 eggs, 2 tsp. milk
- Dredge zucchini fries first into flour shaking the excess, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.2 zucchini
- Place zucchini fries side by side on baking sheet.
- Bake zucchini fries for about 20 minutes until they are crunchy and brownish.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Set the Air Fryer on 350 F and time for 10 minutes until crispy. Place fries side by side in Air Fryer basket and spray with cooking oil. You might need to do it in batches if your basket is small. Try not to stack fries on each other.
Garlic Dip
- In a medium bowl combine greek yogurt, salt, green onion and minced garlic, mix well.1 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/4 tsp. salt, 4 Tbsp. green onion, 2 garlic cloves
Equipment needed
Notes
- It is ok to omit the flour in this recipe. However, I’ve noticed that dipping in flour first helps to coat fries nicely in beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs.
- It is recommended to use some milk in beaten eggs. It helps to smooth the mixture evenly.
- You have two options of baking these fries, in the oven or in Air Fryer. I use Secura Air Fryer and I recommend it. It does fry my food nicely.
- To make zucchini fries in the Air Fryer, start by cutting the zucchini into sticks, just like you would with regular fries. Make sure they are all roughly the same size to ensure even cooking. Once you have your zucchini sticks ready, simply arrange them in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. However, be careful not to overcrowd the basket. It’s best to put the fries side by side, without stacking them on top of each other. If you have a smaller Air Fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
Nutrition
Update Notes: The post was originally published in August 22, 2013. On September, 2023 it was updated with improved recipe and new photos.
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