This oil-free baked zucchini fries recipe yields veggie fries that are wonderfully crisp on the outside with a tender middle, perfect as a healthier alternative to deep-fried fries. Serve as a snack, appetizer, or side! Plus, these homemade zucchini fries are 100% vegan and can be made gluten-free and lower-carb!
Zucchini is a super versatile and budget-friendly veg. We use it to make soup, bake into bread, spiralize into noodles, make into fritters, use for rosemary zucchini tart, hide in muffins and cookies, and enjoy sauteed, baked, fried, etc. This time, we're using this delicious veg to make crispy, oil-free baked zucchini fries!
I'm not sure if it's a vegan thing or just a veggie-loving thing, but we love turning veggies into fries here at PBOAB, too. Along with these homemade zucchini fries, we've already shared recipes for baked sweet potato fries, green bean fries, and carrot fries. They’re simple, low-budget, and nutritious!
Zucchini not only contain excellent levels of dietary fiber, several vitamins, minerals, and naturally low-carb, but they're also super low-budget. Even better, during summer, if you grow your own, you'll probably find that you have tons to use (so along with these fries, why not try some of these top 14 zucchini recipes, too). When combined with egg-free breading, these baked zucchini fries taste like a treat yet are healthy and fairly low-calorie!
Best of all, these oven-baked zucchini fries require just 7 ingredients (plus salt & pepper) and under 10 minutes of hands-on prep! Plus, this recipe can be further adjusted to gluten-free and even lower-carb, AND you can bake these to perfection or adjust this simple recipe to make air fryer zucchini fries! Now that's versatility!
All you need is zucchini and a handful of pantry staples for this oven-baked zucchini fries’ recipe.
Keep scrolling to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe instructions!
Let us know in the comments how else you like to enjoy these oven-baked zucchini fries!
These zucchini fries are easy to prepare in advance. Simply slice, salt, and then bread as usual. Then lay the un-baked fries on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for several hours until you're ready to bake.
Alternatively, freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the fries to a freezer-safe container/bag for up to 2 months. Bake the fries from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes to the baking time.
Once baked, these zucchini fries are best enjoyed immediately for the very best texture. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. They will soften in the fridge, so make sure to reheat them in the oven/air fryer (or on the stovetop with just a drop of oil) until warm and slightly crisped up again.
You might also like these potato-based baked sesame fries or skillet home fries!
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
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