Spicy Baked Zucchini Fries

Who says fries have to be made from potatoes? These zucchini fries are crispy, spicy, and downright addictive - especially when dipped in lemon aioli!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Keyword zucchini

Diet vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 527

Author Simone

Ingredients

For the zucchini fries:

2 zucchinis medium
2 eggs
150 grams almond flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt
Black pepper

For the lemon aioli:

150 gram mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic pressed
1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the zucchini into sticks, about the size of regular French fries.
2 zucchinis
In one bowl, whisk the eggs with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Dip each zucchini stick into the egg mixture.
2 eggs, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons chili powder, Salt, Black pepper
In a separate bowl, place the almond flour with a pinch of salt. Roll the zucchini sticks in the almond flour until well coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
150 grams almond flour
Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are baking, make the lemon aioli: mix the mayonnaise with lemon juice, pressed garlic, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
150 gram mayonnaise, Juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp parsley, Salt and black pepper
Serve the zucchini fries hot, straight from the oven, with the lemon aioli on the side.

Notes

Storage: These zucchini fries do not store well. Eat them right away!

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