Ultimate Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
Make tender zucchini slices crispy and cheesy with this easy oven-baked recipe. This simple side dish is quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or as a healthy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Wash the zucchini and slice them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. You can also cut them into spears if you prefer.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
- In a second shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a third shallow bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
- Dip each zucchini slice first into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip the floured slice into the egg wash, letting excess drip off.
- Finally, press both sides of the zucchini firmly into the Parmesan mixture to coat completely.
- Arrange the coated zucchini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Do not let the pieces touch.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the zucchini is tender and the Parmesan crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately as a low-carb side dish or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure your zucchini slices are patted very dry with paper towels before coating.
- If you want a slightly thicker crust, you can repeat the egg wash and Parmesan coating process once more.
- This recipe works well as a keto friendly zucchini option if you use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 45
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