Grilled Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Grilled to crispy, golden flavorful perfection, these zucchini fries are tender and luscious on the inside with a buttery, herbed Panko and Parmesan crust. Grilled Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fries will be the Summer side dish you didn't know you were missing!
Servings: 6
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini - cut into 1/2" x 4" 'sticks' or 'fries' (two or three 6" zucchinis)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Panko Parmesan Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, unseasoned
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for a 350 - 400 degree grate temperature or medium high, set up for indirect cooking. Indirect cooking/grilling means the food is not placed directly over the heat source, but cooks to the side of it.
- Stir together the Panko Parmesan breading in a medium sized pie plate, mixing bowl, or baking sheet. Add the buttermilk to a small mixing bowl.
- Dip each zucchini stick first into the buttermilk and then into the Panko Parmesan breading, pressing firmly to help the breading adhere.
- After each zucchini fry has been coated, place them all at once, with space in between each, directly on the grill grates for indirect cooking (not directly over the flame or coals) before closing the lid.
- Let the zucchini fries cook indirectly, with the barbecue grill lid closed, for 25-35 minutes, or until the outside is golden and crunchy and the interior is tender.
- Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and/or parsley if desired.
- Serve with HOMEMADE BANG BANG SAUCE for the perfect accompaniment.
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Notes
1 pound of zucchini is usually two or three 6" - 7 " zucchinis.
Yellow Squash may also be used.
Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer with HOMEMADE BANG BANG SAUCE.
Oven Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Complete steps two and three above and then bake for 20-25 minutes or until crisp and golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg