ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

 

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Zucchini Parmesan crisps are little nuggets of squash dipped in buttermilk and cheesy breadcrumbs, then baked in the oven or an air fryer until they’re crispy on the outside, hot and juicy inside. Don’t forget the classic fry sauce for dipping!

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

30 mins

TOTAL TIME

45 mins

COURSE

Appetizer

CUISINE

American

SERVINGS

8 Servings

CALORIES

125 kcal

EQUIPMENT

baking sheet

INGREDIENTS

  

2-3 medium zucchini (I used one green and one golden) Note: if your zucchini are very small you'll need more.)

olive oil (I use an olive oil sprayer which I recently bought and love!)

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs (I used Italian seasoned crumbs)

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and fresh cracked pepper

1/2 cup buttermilk

fry sauce

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup ketchup

hot sauce or chili sauce to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Preheat oven to 450F Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray, or brush it on.

Slice your zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds.

Prepare two bolws for dipping. In one bowl toss the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and a little salt and pepper. In the other bowl, add the buttermilk.

Using one hand for wet and one hand for the dry, dip each zucchini into the buttermilk, and then into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat well.

Place the zucchini on your sprayed baking sheet in a single layer. I like to spritz the tops with a light spray of olive oil, but that's optional.

Bake for about 20 minutes, then flip and bake for about 4-5 minutes more.

Serve hot with the fry sauce for dipping.

to make the fry sauce

Whisk the mayo and ketchup together and add hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg

NOTES

Feel free to mess with the ratio of mayo to ketchup in your fry sauce. You can jazz it up with added ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, creamed horseradish, pickle juice(!) chipotle powder, paprika, or cayenne.