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Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries

June 1, 2011 by Lindsay 95 Comments

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These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries make the perfect dinner side dish and taste great when served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

Zucchini fries are nothing new. You can find them here, here and here, just to point out a few recipes for ya! But they’re semi-new to me and sometimes that’s all that matters.

These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries make the perfect dinner side dish and taste great when served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

I had a vague recollection of making zucchini fries once before and not being too crazy about them. But after I saw Georgia’s recipe yesterday day, I knew I needed to give them another try.

I started by cutting the zucchini into thin slices.

These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries make the perfect dinner side dish and taste great when served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!Then, I seasoned some flour with paprika and garlic powder. I rolled the slices in the flour mixture, dipped them in egg, and dropped them onto a plate with Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and a little more paprika and garlic powder.

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I put them in the oven at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, flipped them over, and then put them in for 10 minutes more.

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They browned up perfectly and got really crunchy. I served them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries make the perfect dinner side dish and taste great when served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries make the perfect dinner side dish and taste great when served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

The verdict? Good! I liked the crunch from the breadcrumbs, and the sauce made it taste kinda like a crunchy eggplant parmesan!

These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries make the perfect dinner side dish and taste great when served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

Serve with a bowl of pasta salad and you’ve got yourself a delightful dinner 🙂

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So tell me… what’s your favorite kind of fry?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Jenn L @ Peas & Crayons says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I make these too! <3

    http://www.peasandcrayons.com/2011/01/zucchini-cheese-fries.html

    Though yours looks straight out of a restaurant! Yummy right?! I heart them! I will admit though, sometimes I cover them with parm on top and let em get bubbly and sinful =) and its glorious!

    now come take my food photos for me? =) xoxo

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM

      oooooh more cheese? yes please! and i hardly think my photography skills surpass yours! 😉 but i did just get a new food photography book so i’ll let you know if i learn any good tricks!

      Reply
    • Lulu says

      June 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      Where can I get panko breadcrums? Are they any different than regular ones?

      Reply
      • Lindsay says

        June 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

        i find them at my regular grocery store. and yes, they’re different than regular. they’re lighter and bigger flakes!

        Reply
        • jill says

          November 11, 2012 at 9:12 PM

          Great Recipe!! Well , except that it would have been much better with a pinch of salt…. will make it again, and next time using a bit of salt with the cheese and panko…. thank you for the great inspiration!!
          jill

          Reply
          • Lindsay says

            November 11, 2012 at 9:16 PM

            glad you liked them!

  2. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    June 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    They’re new to me, too and your’s look so yummy! I have to try these…

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:08 AM

      for sure! let me know how you like them

      Reply
  3. Donna @ Love, Run & Travel says

    June 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Ohhhh these look so scumdiddlyuptious!!!
    Great photos Lindsay, i’ll be thinking about these all day now 😀

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:08 AM

      thanks!!! hope your day was filled with happy food thoughts!

      Reply
  4. Lindsay says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    My favorite fries or sweet potato fries for sure! But I’ve gotta try zucchini fries, they look so good!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:07 AM

      sweet potato fries are my fav too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Susan (Oliepants) says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I tried to make something like this once but it didn’t turn out nearly as delicious as these look!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:08 AM

      2nd times a charm 🙂

      Reply
  6. Maria says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Those look amazing!

    My fave fry is definitely just your regular old french fry, but I love sweet potato fries as well.

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:07 AM

      yummmm sweet potato fries. i can’t get enough!

      Reply
  7. Meri says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Do plantain chips/ fries count? yummmm! Also, sweet potato fries with curry and cinnamon of course, then dipped in ketchup. I do love zucchini, so I’ll have to try these!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:07 AM

      we eat sweet potatoes with curry pretty much every night! definitely adding cinnamon next time.

      Reply
  8. Erica says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love that you dipped them in marinara- so yummy!!! I like so many baked fries- some of my favorites are probably sweet potato, jicama and parsnips

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

      the dip totally sealed the deal! delicious!

      Reply
  9. Hannah (Culture Connoisseur) says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I love these. I tried something like it a few months ago and it was a hit in my house. Love your blog! Such a cute title! 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

      thank you!!! and thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lisa says

    June 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I like anything with the word “fries” in the title! Never thought of zuke fries…yum!

    I don’t make many stir fries, but I like a mixture of crunchy and soft things in it–and cheese 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

      haha me too….i’m all about fries 🙂

      Reply
  11. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    June 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Yesss I have zucchini in my fridge…I can’t wait to make delicious fries with them now! Thanks for sharing girl!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

      you’re welcome 🙂 hope you liked them!

      Reply
  12. Brittany says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I wonder if I can trick J into eating these since he doesn’t like veggies…doesn’t hurt to try!

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

      we all have to be a little sneaky sometimes 🙂

      Reply
  13. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    June 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I tried making zucchini fries once. They turned out very eggy. 🙁 I’m going to give your recipe a go…I think I’ll be more successful!

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    • Lindsay says

      June 2, 2011 at 1:05 AM

      you could always try a flax egg….i never use those, but it might reduce the eggy-ness!

      Reply
  14. lindsay says

    June 2, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    yummm! these look so good! personally I’m a big fan of sweet potato fries 🙂 can’t get enough of them!!

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    June 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I’ve made something very similiar, but mine were in “chips” form. Delicious!

    Reply
  16. Baking Serendipity says

    June 2, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I love zucchini fries, but haven’t made them in so long! I definitely need to get on this…yours look fantastic!

    Reply
  17. Tessa says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I made parmesan zucchini fries last zucchini season, loved them! Thanks for reminding me to make them again 🙂

    Reply
  18. Shefit says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    YUM! I have always wanted to make these. Something new to try! YAY

    Reply
  19. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I really need to get on making some zucchini fries! These look great. I keep hearing about parmesan ones like yours and it makes me drool.

    Reply
  20. brandi says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    delicious! they do look nice and crispy! i’ll be trying these as soon as our zucchini come up in the garden 🙂 so excited!

    Reply
  21. thehealthyapron says

    June 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I’ve never tried making something like this before! Looks so tasty though! Happy Friday!

    Reply
  22. elle @ nutritionella says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    zucchini fries look delish! what a great way to get in your veggies!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 6, 2011 at 10:09 PM

      i know! sneaky, right?!

      Reply
  23. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    June 4, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    these look great! have you ever had rutabaga fries? soooo good!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 6, 2011 at 10:08 PM

      i’ve never tried those! i’ll put them on the list!

      Reply
  24. Kelly says

    September 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Ooh, I am going to make these!
    BTW, I love that you are using Silpats. 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      September 24, 2011 at 5:42 PM

      silpats are hands-down my favorite kitchen “toy”!

      Reply
  25. Deborah (Snackers Delight) says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    I’m going to have to try this…I like the fact that they are baked and have Parmesan cheese on them! 😀

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    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:17 PM

      let me know what you think!!

      Reply
  26. jenn mazzotta says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    the zucchini sticks look great- what about the recipe for that pasta salad also pictured

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    • Lindsay says

      March 14, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      no real recipe for those! just sauteed veggies, added some pasta and chicken and topped with italian dressing 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Carla Sue says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Can you use this same breading recipe for sweet potatoes or other veggies?

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    • Lindsay says

      June 5, 2012 at 6:22 PM

      yes!!

      Reply
  28. Julie says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Could you use this recipe with yellow squash!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  29. Amethyst Moon says

    June 23, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    looks delicious! can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  30. diane says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Hi, do u think it’d be okay if u used parmesan cheese in container aka the none authentic kind?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 25, 2012 at 12:29 AM

      you could try it! you might want to start with a little less for your first batch and see how it tastes! i think the flavor might be stronger.

      Reply
  31. Jessica says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I used another recipe that called for sweating the zucchini but yours doesnt. My fries came out really soggy, so i think i may give yours a go

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 27, 2012 at 12:02 AM

      let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  32. Amy says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I just came across your site via pinterest, love pinterest. I have never eaten or made these sticks before, but your blog inspired me due to my overabundant garden and let me tell you, I am HOOKED. My husband and I sat and devoured the whole batch. Thank you for the post, and look, it is still getting viewed and used. WooHo!

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    • Lindsay says

      June 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM

      yay!!! so glad you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  33. Deanie says

    June 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I was interested in this recipe but there is a Target ad that covers up a large portion of the recipe proportions! I couldn’t figure out how to get rid of it!

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    • Lindsay says

      June 30, 2012 at 3:39 PM

      if you try visiting the page again and hit refresh on your browser it should work! if not, let me know and i’ll email the recipe to you!

      Reply
  34. Deborah Rosen says

    July 15, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Saw this on Pinterest…made it Friday. One word describes it: freakingawesomedeliciousness! Thanks for sharing your recipe. It’s found a home on my pinboard.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 16, 2012 at 9:49 AM

      ahh! yay! so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  35. Jeannine Yoe-Shoup says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Thank you very much for this recipe. I will be making these soon.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 17, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      hope you like them!

      Reply
  36. Sheilah says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Season them with caribean jerk it tastes wonderful its also great on portabella mushrooms!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

      ooh that sounds delicious!

      Reply
  37. Mary says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    made these last night….YUMMY!!

    Reply
  38. Billy B says

    July 24, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    This sounds like a great new recipe. 🙂 I get quite a bit of Zucchini from the garden and I’m always looking for new ways to cook them. I will check back once I made a batch. Thanks!!

    Reply
  39. Katie M says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Loved these, they were crunchy and satisfying, I actually ate this as a whole meal, didn’t want to stop. SOO GOOD

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    • Lindsay says

      July 26, 2012 at 10:57 AM

      glad you liked them!!

      Reply
  40. charlene says

    July 30, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    These were great I added garlic salt to mind did a test run on a couple to make sure they were seasoned enough . Served with a dill dip.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2012 at 9:20 PM

      awesome!!! love the garlic salt addition!

      Reply
  41. Grandma B says

    August 6, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I love summer veggies in lots of ways. The panko ought to make them crunchy so hubby will be happy, too. My fav? Sweet Potato fries (can’t eat only a few). Gotta try yours!! looks yummy

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 6, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      sweet potato fries are my fav as well 🙂

      Reply
  42. Marny says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Made these today and they were delish! Perfectly crunch and yummy. My only suggestion is to add some salt to the panko and Parmesan mixture.

    Reply
  43. veronica says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I will make these for sure. Just looking at the picture makes my mouth water and the fact that they are healthy,
    even better. Thanks….

    Reply
  44. Shoshi says

    December 18, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Just made these tonight to pair with some natural beef steaks, and OH MY! They are delicious! Even my hubby, who is a super picky eater, is really enjoying them and wants to make more! Thank you so much! We also used a little Penzey’s minced garlic… we love garlic

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:33 PM

      glad you liked them!!!

      Reply
  45. Jessica says

    January 10, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I made these zucchini fries with dinner last night, and they were DELICIOUS! Very crunchy and yummy – even my husband liked them. We are having them again tonight. The only thing I will do differently is to add salt to the panko/parmesan mixture. Thanks for this yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

      awesome! i’m so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  46. Krissie says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    First time on Pinterest and this is the first recipe I saw. Looks SOOO good that I am making my husband cook it Thursday 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 15, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      yay! let me know how they turn out 🙂

      Reply
  47. Lindsey Capricorn says

    January 17, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Any idea for egg substitution??

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      hmmm i’ve used both mashed avocado and hummus as a coating to get breadcrumbs to stick to things before…maybe you could try something like that?

      Reply
  48. Lorraine says

    January 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    The fries look delicious. Do you have any nutritional information for the recipe? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 20, 2013 at 10:57 PM

      i don’t! but sparkpeople has a free recipe calculator you can plug the recipe into to find out!

      Reply
  49. Monica says

    January 25, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I saw this in a Parents Magazine and they where great, only differance is I cut them in coin size. My kids want them all the time and they hate vegetables 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM

      awesome!! love the coin size idea 🙂

      Reply
  50. Katie says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    These look amazing! I was wondering if you could use whole wheat flour instead of white. Have you tried that?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 5, 2013 at 4:15 PM

      i’m sure you can!!

      Reply
  51. Toodie says

    July 21, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Oh yum! I love zucchini and this is a great new way to do it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  52. Lorene says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    My daughter and I made these for the first time and they were really really good!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 10, 2014 at 9:39 PM

      so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  53. Dene Payan says

    July 1, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Just foubnd the recipe yesterday, tried them today, DELISH! Thank you for sharing with us!

    Reply

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