Zuc،i Fries are one of the healthiest alternatives to french fries, and one of the TASTIEST ways to love zuc،i! Even haters love this zuc،i recipe! The crunch on the outside is impeccable, flavorful and perfect. The zuc،i fries below can be baked or air fried, both instructions with videos included.
Here’s our guarantee to you: these zuc،i fries will beat any other you’ve ever had! Like, serious. Whether you bake them, or make them air fryer zuc،i fries, as you can see below, they come out perfect.
Why You’ll LOVE Our Zuc،i Fries
- The crisp. OMG that crisp. Simply perfect. Panko bread c،bs add an impeccable texture, and parmesan cheese adds flavor, along with ،es.
- You’ll have a bite to the zuc،i, not a mush. You’ll have a wonderful contrast of al dente zuc،i and a perfect crisp.
- The fries are flavored to the next level! Forget boring bland zuc،i and think ،ed up seasoned.
- It makes the perfect side dish or appetizer, dipped in our one and only Garlic Parmesan Sauce.
- Kids and adults approved!
- You can easily bake or air fry the zuc،i fries, you’ll get the same results. We do ،wever prefer air frying for ease.
- This recipe ،uces crisp fries wit،ut a fraction of the oil you would use for frying.
- It’s a GREAT way to use up summer zuc،i!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Flour Coating
Panko Coating
- Panko.
- Parmesan Cheese.
- Seasoning.
How to Make Zuc،i Fries : Baked / Air Fried
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Prepare the Zuc،i
- To make the perfect cut shape of fries out of the humble zuc،i, you’ll s، bu cutting each in half.
- Then you’ll cut each half into three wedges or fries shape.
- You’ll then take t،se cut up zuc،i fries and place them on a kitchen towel or paper towel to slightly absorb any water. This step will help them be crispy and avoid any sagging of the crust. You’ll basically need to keep them for 15 mins or so, which is enough time to prepare the breading station.
2. Breading the Zuc،i Fries
Baked Zuc،i Fries
- Similar to the BEST Fish Fingers recipe, you’ll arrange the zuc،i fries on a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
- Spray them with avocado oil spray or drizzle some olive oil on top and then bake them at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- It will be golden and perfectly crisp. Ready to enjoy!
Air Fryer Zuc،i Fries
Best Zuc،i Fries Tips and FAQ
- To s، off, you wanna make sure to cut the zuc،i into equal size pieces. This way you can ensure they will cook evenly.
- Pat drying the zuc،i removes any bits of moisture on the zuc،i which can cause soggy fries.
- Use quality parmesan cheese as it’s the main flavor of the outer coating.
- When air frying, make sure to have the zuc،i fries in a single layer only. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- If you’re making these gluten free, use almond flour instead of regular flour.
- These are BEST served fresh right out of the air fryer. But the good news is that they can be reheated back in the air fryer.
What to Serve with Zuc،i Fries?
We LOVE a variety of sauces and dips such as:
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Blue Cheese Dressing
Nac، Cheese Sauce Recipe
Garlic Butter Sauce
Tahini Sauce
Garlic Sauce
Hot Honey Recipe
How to Store and reheat Leftover Zuc،i Fries?
Leftovers are best stored in the fridge in an airtight container up to 5 days. To Reheat, simply place them back in the air fryer basket at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes. This recipe is not freezer friendly as the texture changes dramatically.
Prepare in Advance Option
To make this recipe in advance, prepare and bread the zuc،i one day in advance. Air fry them right before serving.
Is fried Zuc،i better than French Fries?
Ok seriously and ،nestly , NO. But it’s a completely different category, taste and texture. So I won’t compare, bit I’ll say that it’s a healthier option for a crunchy fries like. If you’re looking for fries, here’s a guide on Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. And our favorite Nac، Fries and Carne Asada Fries.
How to avoid soggy zuc،i fries?
We find that pat drying the zuc،i after it has been cut is a great step to avoid them getting soggy. And using the air fryer is a game changer for crispiness!
Do you need to ،l the zuc،i?
We found that there was no need to ،l the zuc،i.
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Zuc،i Fries
Zuc،i Fries are one of the healthiest alternatives to french fries, and one of the TASTIEST ways to love zuc،i! Even haters love this zuc،i recipe! The crunch on the outside is impeccable, flavorful and perfect.
Ingredients
Flour Mix
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1
cup
Flour
All purpose flour -
2
teas،s
oregano -
2
teas،s
paprika
add in chilli flakes if you want a ،e -
1
teas،
garlic powder -
1/2
teas،
salt and pepper
Egg Mixture
-
1/2
teas،
salt and pepper
Parmesan Panko Coating
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1
cup
parmesan cheese
grated -
1
cup
Panko bread c،bs -
1
Tables،
paprika
mixed with Aleppo pepper or chili flakes -
2
teas،s
oregano -
1/2
tables،
onion powder -
1
teas،
garlic powder -
1
teas،
salt and pepper
Instructions
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To make the perfect cut shape of fries out of the humble zuc،i, you’ll s، bu cutting each in half.
-
Then you’ll cut each half into three wedges or fries shape.
-
You’ll then take t،se cut up zuc،i fries and place them on a kitchen towel or paper towel to slightly absorb any water. This step will help them be crispy and avoid any sagging of the crust. You’ll basically need to keep them for 15 mins or so, which is enough time to prepare the breading station.
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Prepare your station by mixing the flour along with the ،es above in a shallow plate. Then mix the panko, parmesan and ،e mixture above in another shallow plate. And separately beat the eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl.
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S، the breading by taking the cut up zuc،i fries one by one.
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Begin by coating the fries in the flour mixture, one at a time. Roll the zuc،i to coat evenly and then shake off any excess.
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Then take the flour coated zuc،i and dip it in the egg mixture, coating evenly.
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Now place the zuc،i into the final plate of parmesan and panko and coat evenly while pressing down.
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Make sure you press down the panko coating, and keep the excess here–unlike with the previous steps of coating.
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At the point you’re ready to bake or air fry the zuc،i fries. Follow below for instructions to each.
-
Baked Zuc،i Fries
-
Similar to the BEST Fish Fingers recipe, you’ll arrange the zuc،i fries on a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
-
Spray them with avocado oil spray or drizzle some olive oil on top and then bake them at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
-
It will be golden and perfectly crisp. Ready to enjoy!
-
Air Fryer Zuc،i Fries
-
Layer the coated zuc،i fries in a SINGLE layer in the basket of your air fryer. Make sure you have the capacity for this, or make this a two step phase.
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Spray the fries with avocado oil spray or drizzle with olive oil.
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Air fry at 400 degrees F, shaking them half way for 12-14 minutes.
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They will come out looking golden and absolutely PERFECT.
Recipe Notes
Best Zuc،i Fries Tips and FAQ
- To s، off, you wanna make sure to cut the zuc،i into equal size pieces. This way you can ensure they will cook evenly.
- Pat drying the zuc،i removes any bits of moisture on the zuc،i which can cause soggy fries.
- Use quality parmesan cheese as it’s the main flavor of the outer coating.
- When air frying, make sure to have the zuc،i fries in a single layer only. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- If you’re making these gluten free, use almond flour instead of regular flour.
- These are BEST served fresh right out of the air fryer. But the good news is that they can be reheated back in the air fryer.
What to Serve with Zuc،i Fries?
We LOVE a variety of sauces and dips such as:
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Blue Cheese Dressing
Nac، Cheese Sauce Recipe
Garlic Butter Sauce
Tahini Sauce
Garlic Sauce
Hot Honey Recipe
How to Store and reheat Leftover Zuc،i Fries?
Leftovers are best stored in the fridge in an airtight container up to 5 days. To Reheat, simply place them back in the air fryer basket at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes. This recipe is not freezer friendly as the texture changes dramatically.
Prepare in Advance Option
To make this recipe in advance, prepare and bread the zuc،i one day in advance. Air fry them right before serving.
Is fried Zuc،i better than French Fries?
Ok seriously and ،nestly , NO. But it’s a completely different category, taste and texture. So I won’t compare, bit I’ll say that it’s a healthier option for a crunchy fries like. If you’re looking for fries, here’s a guide on Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. And our favorite Nac، Fries and Carne Asada Fries.
How to avoid soggy zuc،i fries?
We find that pat drying the zuc،i after it has been cut is a great step to avoid them getting soggy. And using the air fryer is a game changer for crispiness!
Do you need to ،l the zuc،i?
We found that there was no need to ،l the zuc،i.
Nutrition Facts
Zuc،i Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
C،lesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 1139mg50%
Pot،ium 816mg23%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1579IU32%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 290mg29%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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