Description
You like regular French fries? How about some delicious Zucchini Fries with Ranch Dip? Sounds good, right?! Well, it is… so good!
Ingredients
For the zucchini fries:
3-4 smaller zucchini, cut into sticks
3-4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 medium eggs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
salt, pepper
2.1 oz. (60g) Panko (breadcrumbs)
2 tbsp. Parmesan, finely grated
oil/fat for frying
For the ranch dip:
5.3 oz. (150g) Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. chives, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 dash of fresh lemon juice
salt, pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the zucchini and cut off the ends, then cut them into finger-thick fries. Set aside.
2. Set up a breading station. Prepare a plate or shallow bowl with the flour. Whisk the eggs with the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and some salt and pepper on a second plate or in a second bowl. On the third plate or in a third bowl, mix the Panko (breadcrumbs) with the grated Parmesan. Roll the zucchini sticks first in the flour, then in the seasoned eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on another plate until the oil/fat is hot.
3. Heat up a small saucepan with frying oil or fat. The zucchini fries should be able to float freely. As soon as the oil/fat has reached a temperature of about 320°F (180°C), fry the zucchini fries in several batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. You should not add too many fries at once, so the temperature of the oil/fat does not drop too much. Drain the finished zucchini fries on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
4. For the ranch dip, add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped chives, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of fresh lemon juice to a small bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the hot zucchini fries. Ketchup would be fine too, of course. ;)
Notes
If you don’t want to handle hot oil, you can also prepare the courgette fries in the oven. Simply place the breaded zucchini fries on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment (with some space between them), spray them with a bit of olive oil* and then bake them at 390°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes. You can also prepare the zucchini fries using an Air Fryer – in this case, the temperature should be 390°F (200°C) as well and the baking time is around 16-18 minutes.