Crispy Baked Zucchini Rounds Recipes

OVEN-BAKED CRISPY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Set oven to 450 degrees (yes 450 degrees, or even a little higher if possible, this will create a crispy crust!).
• In a bowl mix together the panko bread crumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne (if using) and Parmesan cheese.
• Place the egg whites into a shallow bowl.
• Dip the zucchini slices into the egg whites (letting any excess egg whites drip off).
• Coat the slices in the panko mixture (use fingers to firmly adhear the mixture to the slices if necessary).
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes; turn over and continue to bake for another 6-9 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
• As soon as the slices come out of the oven sprinkle with finely grated cheddar cheese if desired.
• Delicious!

VEGAN CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat 2 baking sheets lightly with olive oil.
• Mix flour, cornmeal, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
• Lightly spray both sides of zucchini rounds with cooking spray. Dredge rounds in flour mixture, slightly pressing it into the zucchini. Arrange coated rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom, 5 to 10 minutes. Flip and bake until browned on the second side, 5 to 10 minutes more.

CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lay flat on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Use a second baking sheet if needed.
• In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, Carefully sprinkle over the zucchini.
• Roast until tender, about 12-16 minutes depending on thickness. Zucchini should be tender and topping should be browned.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place the corn flakes in a plastic or paper bag and use a rolling pin, can or jar to crush to fine crumbs. Add the shredded Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and shake to combine.
• Trim the ends of the zucchini and cut into 36 rounds (approximately 1/4 inch thick).
• In batches of five or six, lightly coat both sides of zucchini rounds with cooking spray, place in bag with corn flake crumb mixture and shake or press gently to coat both sides. Place coated rounds on baking sheet. Repeat until all rounds have been coated.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the coating is crispy and the zucchini tender. Do not flip the rounds while baking.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place oven rack in center position of oven. Preheat to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil (lightly misted with cooking spray) OR parchment paper.
• Wash and dry zucchini, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange zucchini rounds on prepared pan, with little to no space between them. If desired, lightly sprinkle zucchini with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread a thin layer of Parmesan cheese on each slice of zucchini. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until Parmesan turns a light golden brown. (Watch these closely the first time you make them and pull them out of the oven early if the Parmesan is golden before 15 minutes!) Serve immediately.

CRISPY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS WITH DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat.
• Place 3 shallow dishes out. In the first one, stir cornmeal and crushed bouillon together. In next dish, mix egg and milk. In the last dish, mix breadcrumbs and black pepper together.
• Place a few zucchini disks in the corneal and shake to coat. Add zucchini to egg mixture and flip over to coat. Lastly, place zucchini in breadcrumb mixture and shake to coat. NOTE - It's best to use a fork to lift the rounds out of the cornmeal and breadcrumbs so your fingers don't get coated or remove the coating from the zucchini.
• Add zucchini to hot oil and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove rounds and place on paper towels on a dish.
• While you are waiting for zucchini to fry, mix together dip and set aside in a small dish.