Parmesan Zucchini Fries

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds zucchni, trimmed
• 1/2 c flour
• 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 c panko or plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 c parmesan cheese
• 1 T chopped dill

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425. Arrange an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and a second one in the the center. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut zucchini into thick French fry size sticks, about 3” long

Arrange 3 shallow bowls or pie plates in a row. In the first bowl stir together flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper. In the second bowl, whisk eggs, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. In the 3rd combine panko, parmesan, dill, and ½ tsp salt

Dip zucchini in first bowl (shake off excess), transfer to egg mixture and toss until coated. Let excess egg run off, then coat zucchini in panko mixture.

Arrange without crowding in single layer on prepared pans. Bake 15 min. and then rotate the pans. Continue to bake until panko coating is golden and crisp – 7 to 12 min.