Baked Zucchini Fries (gluten-free, low-carb)
These baked zucchini fries are ultra cheesy and flavorful with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and an Italian spice blend. They’re also gluten-free, low-carb and keto-friendly for a delicious, healthy snack recipe.It’s zucchini season! One of my favorite seasons of the year because I’m slightly obsessed with all things zucchini. As a gluten-free gal, zucchini is my “go to” when I’m look for a pasta replacement or even tortilla replacement. It’s such a versatile vegetable.
Most zucchini fries recipes will use traditional breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs for a crispy, crunchy outside. But you can easily avoid that gluten and carbs with a simple replacement – parmesan cheese.
NOT ALL PARMESAN CHEESE IS CREATED EQUAL
Unfortunately, not all parmesan cheese is created equal though. For my savvy label readers, you’ll notice that many popular brands of store-bought pre-grated parmesan cheese contain cellulose. Cellulose is an anti-caking additive derived from wood pulp. Would you like a side of wood pulp with your cheese?!
CAN YOU USE GLUTEN-FREE BREADCRUMBS OR ALMOND FLOUR?
Absolutely. I kept these zucchini fries low-carb and keto-friendly (and personally, I just like the pure, cheesy flavor). But if you’d like to make them extra crunchy and crispy you could use 1/2 cup of almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES
YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes
These baked zucchini fries are ultra cheesy and flavorful with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and Italian spices. Watch the video above to see how easy they are to make!
INGREDIENTS
zucchini fries
2 medium zucchini
1 egg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian spice
lemon parsley aioli (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp, finely chopped parsley
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini in half, then half again, then into quarters. You should have 16 slices per zucchini.
- Read full recipes here >> downshiftology.com/recipes/zucchini-fries/