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Baked Parmesan Zucchini. Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to absolute perfection. It’s healthy, nutritious, and completely addictive!
Zucchini might not sound exciting, but wait until you try it baked with Parmesan cheese! These crispy little sticks taste like a cheesy snack but are actually made from veggies. They’re super easy to make and disappear fast, yep, even picky eaters love them.
Why You’ll Love Baked Parmesan Zucchini
- Crispy, cheesy, and baked, not fried
- Uses simple ingredients you probably already have
- A fun way to eat more veggies without it feeling like a chore
- Perfect for snacking, sides, or even party trays
It’s the kind of recipe that makes you forget you’re eating something healthy
Crave a Snack That’s in fact Veggies? Try This Baked Parmesan Zucchini
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Baked Parmesan Zucchini
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Easy
Description
These aren’t chips… but your snack brain won’t know the difference. Try this Baked Zucchini with a Parmesan twist.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis, sliced into long sticks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F/180°C.
- Spray a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place it on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lay the zucchini sticks on the rack. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the cheese mixture all over.
- Bake for ±15 minutes, or until soft.
- Turn on the broiler and cook for another 2–3 minutes to get that golden, crispy top.
- Sprinkle with parsley and dig in while they’re hot!
These don’t last long, people can’t stop munching on them.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Nata, my niece
Zucchini’s been misunderstood until now. This Baked Parmesan Zucchini recipe is fast, full of flavor, and actually fun to eat. You won’t miss the deep fryer or the breadcrumbs.
This Baked Parmesan Zucchini recipe turns simple veggies into a crispy, cheesy side that’s ready in minutes. It uses basic ingredients, skips the frying, and delivers a big flavor with a golden crunch. Perfect for snacking, sides, or picky eaters, this is the kind of easy win worth repeating.
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Esme, this recipe sounds amazing! This would also make a great, quick, and healthy snack. Thank you for sharing with us.
Morning Steph. Thanks, yes it’s a delicious snack. Enjoy it.