Baked Zucchini Fries

Well yummy! Both my brother and I were quite surprised at how good these were. They call them the "healthier alternative" to french fries. Now I would never cut french fries out of my diet... because I'm not psycho and I love potatoes. But I would certainly make these again. As my brother went for a second helping of zucchini fries he said quietly to himself  "these make me happy". Serve zucchini fries with marinara sauce. I just heated up a bottle we had in the cupboard because I didn't want to make one.

The chicken was also surprisingly delicious too. Marinated in olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, s&p, thyme and oregano. Grilled on the grill pan for about 7 minutes aside. Poured white wine in the pan and stuck it in the oven for another 4 minutes. 



Zucchini Fries

3 small zucchini, or 2 large
1 cup panko crumbs
2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (I just used a mix of basil, thyme and oregano)
salt & pepper
1/4 tbsp garlic powder
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 eggs

Preheat the oven to 425. Line a baking sheet (or two - you want them to be spread out) with aluminum foil. Spray with a little cooking spray (or lightly drizzle with some olive oil). Set aside. Start by cutting your zucchini. Cut off each end. Then cut the zucchini in half and then lengthwise. Set one piece on its end and cut it in half lengthwise. Cut that half in half. Cut that half in half. Stack the planks on top of each other and cut into strips. Basically just make them into french fry shapes. Combine panko crumbs, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt/pepper and shredded parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Whisk the egg together in a shallow bowl and working in batches dip each zucchini strip into the egg and coat well in panko mixture. Set on a the cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 until lightly brown.

They were actually pretty crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Like a real french fry!