Parmesan Zucchini Bites
These Zucchini Bites are an easy appetizer or side dish any day. They are quick to prepare and cook, making them a great choice if you have limited time. Plus you can fry, bak,e or air fry them!
Servings: 6
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 2 sliced zucchini ¼-1/2 inch thick rounds
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- garlic powder optional
- ½ cup vegetable oil if pan frying
Instructions
- Slice your zucchini so they are ¼-1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle salt and pepper on raw zucchini slices.
- In a medium bowl combine panko and Parmesan. Set aside. Scoop some flour into a bowl. Set aside. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Dredge zucchini rounds in flour. Dip into eggs. Then press into panko mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
- Place on parchment covered rimmed baking sheet until ready to prepare.
- NOTE: If frying, work in batches of breading around 8 pieces at a time, depending on the size of your skillet. If baking, bread to fill up your rimmed baking sheet.
- Cook using desired method below.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing or whichever dressing or dip you prefer. Enjoy every bite.
Fry
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat until a drop of water flicked in it dances.
- Add prepared zucchini pieces to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- After the zucchini slices are coated place the slices on a baking sheet prepared with tinfoil lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place in air fryer basket. Cook zucchini for 5-6 minutes.
- Flip, lightly coat with cooking spray and cook for 5 more minutes or done.
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Notes
- Store extra cheesy zucchini bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet (or air fryer) when you fry the zucchini to ensure they cook evenly and become perfectly crispy.
- Avoid slicing too thin. If they are too thin they can overcook and get mushy, but it depends on what you like too.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg