Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400F/200C. . This ensures that your zucchini fries cook evenly and achieve that desired crispiness.
Prepare the Zucchini: Wash and dry the zucchini thoroughly. Cut them into fry-like shapes, ensuring they are of uniform thickness for even cooking.
Create the Coating Mixture: In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful coating for the zucchini fries.
Coat the Zucchini: Drizzle the zucchini fries with olive oil and toss them until evenly coated. Then, dip each fry into the coating mixture, ensuring they are covered on all sides.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated zucchini fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure they are spaced out to allow for proper crisping.
Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the zucchini fries turn golden brown and crispy. Make sure to flip them partially through the baking time for cooking.
Serve and Enjoy: Once out of the oven, let the zucchini fries cool for a minute before serving. Pair them with a favorite dipping sauce, and savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures.
