Zucchini Fries
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Total time: 22 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
These fast-food fry knock-offs are not just tasty—they're good for you, too. Swap any summer squash for the zucchini and try different seasoning mixes.
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Italian seasoning
1 tsp(s)
All-purpose flour
1½ tbsp(s)
Table salt
¾ tsp(s)
Dried plain breadcrumbs
¾ tbsp(s), panko-variety suggested
Zucchini
2 medium
Egg whites
2 serving(s), large, whipped until frothy (almost soft peaks)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, flour and salt. Place bread crumbs in another small bowl.
2
Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and then each half into 2 pieces widthwise. Next slice each zucchini chunk into 4 fries. Dredge a zucchini fry in flour mixture and then dip into egg whites; dredge in bread crumbs. Place coated zucchini on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining ingredients; liberally coat with cooking spray.
3
Roast, turning once, until desired crispness, about 12 minutes.
4
Yields about 8 fries per serving.
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