Looking for a fun and healthy snack for your next party or BBQ? These Baked Zucchini Fries with Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce are the perfect crowd-pleaser!
They’re crispy, flavorful, and a great way to sneak in some veggies. Plus, the creamy yogurt dipping sauce adds the perfect tangy touch for dipping.
Whether you’re hosting a picnic or need a quick appetizer for your next gathering, this recipe is a hit!
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced into matchsticks, excess seeds removed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ c. panko breadcrumbs
- ½ c. parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- Cooking spray
Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
- 1 c. Greek yogurt
- 1 T. lemon juice
- ½ c. fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ c. fresh dill, chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Step-by-step Guide:
Zucchini naturally contains a lot of natural moisture. Often it can be challenging to get crispy results when baking it in the oven.
For this reason, best results are achieved from small, firm zucchini in this recipe.
You may also want to remove any large or excess seeds prior to dredging each piece in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
Directions:
1 – Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2 – In a shallow dish or pie pan, gently whisk the eggs together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3 – In a second shallow dish or pie pan, combine panko and parmesan cheese.
4 – Dip each zucchini piece into the beaten egg mixture. Allow excess egg to drain off each piece before transferring to the bowl of seasoned breadcrumbs to dredge.
5 – Turn to evenly coat each piece of zucchini before transferring to the prepared baking sheet.
6 – Arrange zucchini fries on baking sheet. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
7 – Place in the oven to roast until golden-brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through the baking time.
8 – In the meantime, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9 – Serve the hot zucchini fries alongside the Greek yogurt dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Pro Tips for Success:
- Get extra crispy fries: Be sure to flip the zucchini fries halfway through baking to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- Make it your own: If you prefer a different flavor, you can swap the parsley and dill in the dipping sauce for other herbs like basil or cilantro to suit your taste.
- Try gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free for your guests with dietary restrictions.
These crispy zucchini fries are perfect for any gathering and are so easy to make! Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or just enjoying a weekend get-together, they’ll be gone in minutes.
Enjoy the crunch and the creamy dip—everyone will be asking for the recipe!
