These are golden, crunchy zucchini fries with a flavorful parmesan coating. A delicious high-protein snack or side that’s way better than regular fries!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Extra crispy golden exterior with tender zucchini inside
- High protein from parmesan, almond flour, and whey protein powder
- Oven-baked (or air fryer) for easy, healthier crunch
- Kid-friendly and perfect for dipping
- Low carb alternative to potato fries
Ingredients (Serves 4 as side/snack)
- 3–4 medium zucchini, cut into fries/sticks
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- ½ cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup (35g) unflavored or cheese-flavored whey protein powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil spray
For Serving:
- Sugar-free marinara or ranch dip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Pat zucchini sticks dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour, parmesan, protein powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt.
- Dip each zucchini stick in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the dry mixture. Press gently to adhere.
- Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 18–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. (For air fryer: 400°F for 10–15 minutes.)
- Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb dip.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20–25 minutes Total Time: 35–40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving — about ¼ of batch)
- Calories: ~220
- Protein: 14g
- Total Carbs: 9g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 16g
