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Crispy Baked Zucchini

A delicious and healthy side dish featuring zucchini coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Coating
  • 2 large eggs beaten
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Slice the zucchini into rounds and dip each piece into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Baking
  1. Place the coated zucchini rounds on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the zucchini to help them crisp up.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, you can experiment with different herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture.