Cheesy Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries are crispy, crunchy and totally kid friendly.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: zucchini fries
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 deep skillet
Ingredients
1cupcanola oil
1garlic clove
4small zucchinicut into 1/2 inch strips (to resemble fries)
1cupall purpose flour
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfresh ground pepper
1cuplow fat buttermilk
1 1/2cuppanko bread crumbs
1cupfinely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Pour the 1/2 cup of oil into a large skillet and add the garlic clove. Heat the oil over medium heat until the garlic is golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the garlic and discard.
While the oil is heating, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl.
Whisk together the panko and cheese in a third shallow bowl. Dredge the zucchini in the flour, then the buttermilk and panko mixture.
Carefully place the zucchini in the oil. Repeat with the remaining zucchini being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if necessary.
Once the zucchini is golden brown, carefully flip over. If the zucchini is becoming too brown, turn the heat down.
When all sides of the zucchini are golden brown, transfer to a wire rack using tongs. (If you're running out of oil, add the remaining 1/2 cup)