Description
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps are a delicious, crispy appetizer featuring thinly sliced zucchini rounds coated in a seasoned Parmesan-panko breadcrumb mixture and baked to golden perfection. These bites offer a perfect balance of savory flavors and crunch with a light, crispy texture, making them a delightful snack or appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Preparation
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Coating Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing
- cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Dredging Stations: Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl. In a second bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to ensure even seasoning.
- Coat Zucchini Slices: Take each zucchini slice and dredge it first in the flour, shaking off any excess to prevent clumping. Next, dip the slice into the beaten eggs to moisten it, then coat it evenly with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. This ensures they bake evenly and crispen well without steaming.
- Add Oil: Lightly spray the tops of the coated slices with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. This helps both sides become evenly golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the crisps cool slightly before serving. These crisps pair wonderfully with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, let the breaded zucchini slices rest for 5 minutes before baking to help the coating adhere better.
- For an even crispier texture, you can air fry the coated zucchini slices at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes instead of baking.
- Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese intensifies the flavor and improves the overall taste of the crisps.
