Zucchini Oven Fries Recipe

Here’s a clever way to get your kids to eat zucchini–and these crisp little fries are a heck of a lot healthier than French fries! You don’t need a deep-fryer to make them, either. Low in carbs, and perfect for those of us who are mindful of our weight, Zucchini Oven Fries make a great appetizer, party food, or supper side dish.

Tender zucchini with a crisp golden cornmeal coating make these oven fries popular with everybody who tries them.

INGREDIENTS
Canola oil cooking spray
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-by-3-inch sticks
2 egg whites, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 475F. Coat a large baking sheet evenly with cooking spray. In a large sealable plastic bag, combine flours, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.

2. Dip zucchini sticks in beaten egg white, then shake in the bag to coat with flour mixture. Arrange on baking sheet, not touching. Coat exposed sides with cooking spray.

3. Bake on center rack for 7 minutes. Turn zucchini sticks and coat any floury spots with cooking spray. Continue baking another 5 minutes or so, until just tender and golden. Serve hot.

Serves 4.

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Inspired by Eating Well Magazine (August/September 2005).

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Angela N.

1:29PM PDT on Apr 7, 2012

thanks :)

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Jo A.

4:42AM PST on Dec 11, 2011

Good idea to use zucchini! Thanks for the recipe.

Jennifer C.

12:19AM PDT on Jul 6, 2011

That recipe sounds delicious. Thanks.

Bon L.

5:18AM PST on Nov 10, 2010

Thanks for the info.

Barb F.

6:15PM PDT on Jul 11, 2010

love it, another idea of the abundance of zuchini just starting to come on

Sylvia W.

7:17PM PDT on Jul 9, 2010

Oooh! Yummy! I adore zukes but am always looking for alternative recipes so I don't always use my standard, no matter how good it is ;-)

NO EMAILS P.

2:21AM PDT on Jun 22, 2010

thanks

Sandy G.

9:07PM PDT on Jun 21, 2010

Sounds great but I'm a little distrustful of the cooking spray. What's in that stuff anyway?

Janice P.

8:15AM PDT on Jun 21, 2010

I just went grocery shopping the day before yesterday. Guess what I forgot? Zucchini. It was on my list, but I forgot it, anyway. (In my defense, my pen ran out of ink about midway through my shopping trip, so a few things were missed.) In fact, I had intended to make this recipe again. I already made it a couple of months ago, and it was GREAT. Anybody who likes zucchini ought to give it a try. You will LOVE it.

5:24AM PDT on Jun 21, 2010

can't wait to try it!!