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Crispy Zucchini Fries with Roasted Red Pepper Garlic “Aioli”

March 13, 2014 By Spices in My DNA 2 Comments

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IMG_0694These are so addicting and you don’t have to feel bad about eating a ton of them.

They are a great alternative to french fries, and they still have that crunchy exterior. I love these for the texture. The dipping sauce has a ton of flavor and is healthier than a traditional aioli. I used plain Greek yogurt in it to cut the fat. A traditional aioli contains egg yolks and oil and in this dish, I used the Greek yogurt and a touch of mayo for richness.

These are an awesome side if you are trying to be healthy. Try them out!

Serves 4
Prep time: 15 min.
Cook time: 15-20 minutes

For the fries:
2 large zucchini, or 3-4 small/medium sized, cut into 1/2 inch thick sticks, about 3 in. long
3/4 c. panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c. + 1 T. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper
2 eggs, beaten

For the aioli:
1/2 c. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 T. mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 c. roasted red peppers, chopped
1 1/2 T. chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
squeeze of lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 425℉. Toss zucchini sticks in egg, and then coat in panko cornmeal mixture. Do this in batches, and place on a rimmed baking sheet with baking rack. Spray with cooking spray before you put the zucchini on the rack. If you don’t have a rack, you can just use a regular baking sheet. I like to use the rack because it ensures extra crispiness.

Once all zucchini sticks are coated, bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning once throughout baking process.

While fries are baking, make the “aioli”. Combine Greek yogurt, mayo, garlic, roasted red peppers, parsley, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth, and then stream in olive oil and blend for another 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

Once zucchini fries are done, let them sit for a few minutes to cool a bit and let the coating set. Serve with aioli dipping sauce and enjoy!
IMG_0709This aioli is great to save to spread on sandwiches, or to use as a dipping sauce for chicken or fish.

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  1. Stacey

    October 14, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Made these last week with a zucchini that’s been lingering in our fridge and they were so tasty I didn’t realize until I’d finished my plate that I’d eaten a whole zucchini šŸ™‚

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    • spicesinmydna

      October 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

      Haha I’m so glad you tried these and enjoyed them Stacey! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten multiple zucchinis in one sitting šŸ™‚

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