Zucchini Fries

Servings: 16 sticks | Amount Per Serving: 4 sticks Fritters

• Calories: 154 | Total Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 26g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g
• Sugar: 7g | Protein: 9g
• Sodium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g

• Prep Time: 10mins
• Cook Time: 25mins
• Total Time: 35mins

Ingredients

• 1) 4 medium zucchini
• 2) 3 egg whites, beaten
• 3) 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 4) Fresh black pepper, to taste
• 5) 1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
• 6) 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 7) 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 8) 1/2 cups marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Steps

• 1) Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with olive oil and set aside.
• 2) Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.
• 3) In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder and mix well.
• 4) Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.
• 5) Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

• 1) Whole wheat bread crumbs can be substituted for almond flour and seasoning.
• 2) If using an air fryer, preheat the air fryer 400F. Air fry in a single layer, in batches, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway until golden.
• 3) Cut and salt the zucchini to remove excess water.
• 4) Give the zucchini two coats of flour (before and after dipping them in egg) to make them extra crunchy.
• 5) Might be able to use the whole egg (not just egg white) and reduce egg quantity to two eggs.