Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients:

Fries

• 1 lb zucchini, halved and sliced into ½ inch thick sticks
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs 
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Ranch Dip

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
• 1 Tbsp red onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp dry dill
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. In a medium bowl, mix together panko, parmesan, 2 Tbsp parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Pat zucchini sticks dry with a clean kitchen towel. Dredge in flour. In small batches, dip in egg, and then thoroughly coat in panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
4. Stir together all dip ingredients until well mixed. Serve with zucchini fries.

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