Crispy Baked Zucchini Rounds (Printable)

Zucchini rounds coated with crispy panko and baked until golden, served with a creamy spicy mayo dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Zucchini Rounds

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Olive oil spray

→ Spicy Mayo

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with olive oil spray.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
03 - Dredge each zucchini round first in flour, shake off excess, dip into eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Place coated zucchini rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with olive oil.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
06 - While baking, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
07 - Serve zucchini rounds warm alongside the spicy mayo dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre baked, not fried, so you get all the crunch without standing over a hot stove or dealing with splattering oil.
  • The spicy mayo is dangerously addictive and takes about thirty seconds to whip together.
  • Even people who claim they dont like zucchini end up going back for seconds.
02 -
  • Pat the zucchini slices dry before breading or the coating will slide right off in the oven.
  • Dont skip the flip halfway through, or one side will stay pale and soft.
  • If you stack the rounds or skip the oil spray, they'll bake up soggy instead of crispy.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate and makes them even crispier.
  • Press the panko coating firmly onto each round so it doesn't fall off during baking.
  • Taste the spicy mayo before serving and adjust the heat level, everyone's tolerance is different.
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