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    Home » Recipes

    Vegan Zucchini Fries (Courgette Fries)

    Published: Jun 27, 2021 · Modified: Jul 6, 2021 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

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    These easy to make Vegan Zucchini Fries are the perfect way to eat up loads of in-season courgettes/zucchinis! (no matter what you call them!) (This is an update of my original post back in 2016, it's still a great recipe!)

    A bowl of crunchy coated zucchini fries with a little bowl of vegan mayonaisse in front. A hand is reaching in with one frie and dipping it in the mayo. this recipe
    Zucchini Fries with vegan alioli/mayo

    🥒Zucchini/Courgette

    I'm an Aussie so I like to call these zucchini. But here in the UK we call them courgette. Whatever you call them, invariably I plant at least 3 zucchini/courgette plants thinking that at least one might survive slug attacks. Most of the time they all survive. Which means we end up with LOADS of zucchini to eat.

    Zucchini Plant with 3 ready to pick zucchinis. One has a flower on it.
    My lovely zucchini plant!

    Fortunately, courgette fries are an easy way to snack your way through an entire one per person without too much trauma.  

    👩‍🍳How To

    To encourage the crispy coating to stick to the courgette, I use my favourite method which I swear is better than any egg wash. It's simply a tablespoon of ground flax seed (linseed) mixed with 2 tablespoon of water until it forms a kind of jellyish liquid. This will cling and hang onto the heaviest of crunchy crumb.

    Then it's simply a matter of dredging the zucchini fry shapes in the ground flax seed mix, then in your flavoured bread crumbs, then put on on an oven sheet and baked!

    • A hand adding water to ground linseed
      1) Add water to ground linseed/flax seed.
    • A hand mixing the water and ground linseed in a bowl.
      2) Mix the flaxseed/linseed with water and leave to form a gel. (about 5 mins)
    • Hands pouring Nutritional Yeast into a bowl of breadcrumbs.
      3. Mix together the crunchy coating ingredients and season well.
    • Hands holding 5 or 6 cut up strips of zucchini.
      4. Cut the zucchini into fries shapes.
    • Showing the bowl of linseed, with zucchini fry shapes in them.
      5. Dredge the zucchini fries in the linseed mix.
    • Showing how to coat the zucchini fries in the crunchy breadcrumbs.
      6. Coat the zucchini fries in the crunchy flavoured breadcrumbs and put on a lined baking sheet.
    • A sheet pan with baking paper to cover the base, with rows of fries ready to go in the oven.
      7. Drizzle a little olive oil over the baking sheet, then put in a hot oven for 30 minutes, or until crunchy.
    How to make the zucchini fries.

    ❓FAQ

    Which type of breadcrumbs do you use?

    I use panko breadcrumbs because I like how light and crunchy they are. You could make your own or use another variety however.

    How long do these keep once cooked?

    These are best cooked and eaten immediatley. If you want you can reheat in the oven.

    Will this recipe work with other veggies?

    You could use any of the summer squashes with this fries recipe. It would also work well with asparagus or green beans!

    Can I change the seasoning on the fries?

    Yes absolutely. Add more chilli or your other favourite spices.

    These are oven baked, can I fry them instead?

    I prefer to oven bake when I can, but you could deep fry these. They don't work so well shallow fried however.

    Can these fries be made gluten free?

    Yes! You can use gluten free breadcrumbs. Or use some ground almonds or other nuts or seeds instead of the breadcrumb altogether. The flaxseed/linseed is an excellent binding agent so can hold up to quite chunky crumbs.

    Vegan Zucchini fries in a bowl with vegan mayo in front!
    Yummy Zucchini Fries ready to eat.

    🥗 To Serve

    This easy to make vegan zucchini fries recipe is perfect to serve up with some vegan Alioli mayo made with that miracle ingredient- Aquafaba (aka Chickpea water).  Make your own by using this recipe I wrote here. and adding extra garlic. Or just add some garlic into some shop bought vegan mayo. We like Follow Your Heart brand.

    Try serving these with our yummy burgers

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    Ultimate Vegan Blackbean & Mushroom Seitan Burger

    These are perfect to eat just on their own, or with a salad or a burger. Definitely have a glass of crispy white wine to go alongside, the recipe practically demands it.

    If you make these yummy vegan Zucchini fries and love them, please let us know in the comments below!

    Vegan Zucchini Fries with dip.

    Vegan Zucchini Fries

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    Yummy snack to make with seasonal zucchini or courgettes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine Italian, Vegan
    Servings 2
    Calories 267 kcal

    Equipment

    • baking sheet

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 1 large zucchini /courgette (cut into long batons)
    • 2 tablespoon milled linseed / flaxseed (mixed with 4 tablespoons of water)
    • 84 g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
    • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as parsley)
    • ½ teaspoon mild chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (add more if you like it cheesier!)
    • salt & pepper-to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 220°C / 430°F / Gas Mark 7.
    • Line a baking tray with baking paper. Slick a little olive oil on it to help create the crunch.
    • Mix the linseed / flaxseed with the water and let it sit for 5 minutes to form a gel.
    • Mix the panko breadcrumbs, chilli powder, herbs, nutritional yeast and salt and pepper in a bowl.
    • Cut up your zucchini / courgette into fry shaped batons.
    • Dip the zucchini batons into the linseed seed mix.
    • Coat the batons in the flavoured breadcrumbs.
    • Lay out on the tray, drizzle a little extra olive oil over for an extra crunchy finish.
    • Cook the fries on a tray in the oven, for about 25 minutes, flipping once to ensure a crispy finish on all sides.
    • You can serve with a vegan alioli, a salad and lovely fresh Sauv Blanc.

    Notes

    Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free breadcrumbs, or ground almonds or other nuts. 
    Serve with Alioli! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword courgette, fries, zucchini
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    1. Nico @ yumsome says

      October 04, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Phwoarrrrrr! These look so fab! Oh, and AF alioli is amazing, isn't it? I love making it... and y'know, nomming it too!

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