Baked zucchini fries appetizer paired with a homemade honey mustard dipping sauce. This recipe makes crispy & crunchy sticks using panko breadcrumbs.
ingredient
- 3 medium zucchini, about 1 pound
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons water
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
Baked Zucchini Fries
Dipping Sauce
Directions
- Heat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the center position. Preheat to 425°F (218ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil. Alternatively, bake directly on the lined pan.
- Prepare the Zucchini – Cut each zucchini into 12 pieces about 3 to 4 inches long, ½ to ¾-inches wide. There should be about 36 pieces in total.
- Create a Breading Station – Place the flour in a bowl. Whisk the eggs in another bowl. Lastly, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and dried oregano together in a shallow bowl.
- Bread the Zucchini – Dip each piece of zucchini as follows: first in the flour and shake off excess, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down and coating each side. Place the breaded zucchini on the wire rack once coated. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Bake the Zucchini Fries – Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. If baking directly on the sheet pan, flip halfway through.
- Make the Dipping Sauce – Combine mustard, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, water, black pepper, and basil in a small bowl.
- To Serve – Serve the fries hot with the dipping sauce.
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