Description
Crispy parmesan zucchini rounds bring summer’s garden bounty to life with golden, cheesy goodness. Baked until perfectly crunchy, these elegant rounds offer a delightful appetizer that makes zucchini irresistible for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into 0.6 cm rounds)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional: marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Optional: ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 425F (220C) and prepare baking surface with parchment paper or light grease for optimal cooking environment.
- Zucchini Treatment: Gently massage olive oil onto zucchini slices, ensuring uniform coverage and creating foundational flavor base.
- Seasoning Development: Thoroughly combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in mixing vessel to create robust coating mixture.
- Coating Application: Methodically press each zucchini slice into seasoning blend, guaranteeing complete two-sided coverage and arranging pieces in precise single layer on prepared baking surface.
- Thermal Transformation: Roast rounds for approximately 20-22 minutes, executing strategic midpoint rotation to achieve golden-brown crispness and uniform texture, monitoring closely for optimal caramelization.
- Presentation: Extract from oven and serve immediately while maintaining peak crunchiness, accompanying with preferred complementary dipping sauce for enhanced gustatory experience.
Notes
- Cut zucchini into even, thin rounds (about 1/4 inch thick) to ensure consistent cooking and crispy texture for every piece.
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels before coating to prevent sogginess and help breading stick better.
- Arrange zucchini rounds with slight separation on baking sheet to allow air circulation, guaranteeing maximum crispiness.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt on zucchini before coating to draw out excess moisture and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg