Zucchini Fries with Creamy Chimichurri by @spinachandbacon

N/A

1 serving

🥒

300 g

Zucchini

🌾

60 g

Flour

🍞

110 g

Seasoned Bread Crumbs

🧀

50 g

Grated Parmesan Cheese

🧄

3.5 g

Garlic Powder

🥑

3 ml

Avocado Oil Spray

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Wash the zucchini and cut it into fry-shaped sticks, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.

    zucchini
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/13

    Place the all-purpose flour in one mixing bowl. In a second mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.

    all-purpose flour
    egg
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  3. Step 3/13

    Combine the seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a third mixing bowl.

    seasoned bread crumbs
    grated Parmesan cheese
    garlic powder
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/13

    Coat each zucchini stick in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

    zucchini
    all-purpose flour
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/13

    Dip the floured zucchini sticks into the whisked egg, coating all sides.

    zucchini
    egg
    🥣mixing bowl
    🗜️tongs

  6. Step 6/13

    Press the egg-coated zucchini into the Parmesan bread crumb mixture until fully covered.

    zucchini
    seasoned bread crumbs
    grated Parmesan cheese
    garlic powder
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🗜️tongs

  7. Step 7/13

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air-fryer basket with avocado oil spray.

    avocado oil spray

  8. Step 8/13

    Arrange the breaded zucchini in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Spray the tops lightly with avocado oil spray.

    zucchini
    avocado oil spray
    🗜️tongs

  9. Step 9/13

    Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Turn the zucchini fries and cook for 2 more minutes until golden and crisp.

    zucchini
    🗜️tongs

  10. Step 10/13

    Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the breaded zucchini on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.

    zucchini
    avocado oil spray
    🗜️tongs

  11. Step 11/13

    Blend the fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt until the chimichurri is finely textured.

    fresh parsley
    fresh cilantro
    fresh garlic
    olive oil
    red wine vinegar
    red pepper flakes
    salt
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  12. Step 12/13

    Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, and prepared chimichurri together until creamy.

    mayonnaise
    sour cream
    fresh parsley
    fresh cilantro
    fresh garlic
    olive oil
    red wine vinegar
    red pepper flakes
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  13. Step 13/13

    Serve the hot zucchini fries immediately with the creamy chimichurri for dipping.

    zucchini
    mayonnaise
    sour cream
    🍴spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Grains, Processed foods, Dairy, Herbs and spices, Oils

Ingredients

Zucchini, Flour, Seasoned bread crumbs, Grated parmesan cheese, Garlic powder, Avocado oil spray

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

290 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 28g, Dietary fiber: 3g, Total fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 4g, Sugar: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 190mg, Potassium: 420mg, Sodium: 510mg, Iron: 2.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 150mcg, Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin K: 105mcg, Folate: 55mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

None ()

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, whisk, measuring cups, measuring spoons, tongs, spatula

Appliances

air fryer, oven, blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Starter, Side Dish, Snack

Occasions

Appetizer, Game Day, Party, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

American, Argentine-inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Tangy, Cheesy, Mildly spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave the creamy dip out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store zucchini fries and creamy chimichurri separately,Use airtight containers,Reheat fries in an air fryer or oven to restore crispness), freezer : 60 days (Freeze cooked zucchini fries in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Do not freeze the creamy chimichurri dip,Reheat fries from frozen in an air fryer or oven)