This recipe for Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Slices is my take on a favorite summer side dish my mom makes. My version hits all the right notes – crispy outside, tender inside, and full of flavor – but with much fewer carbs!
When I was younger my mom had a small vegetable garden, and zucchini was always one of the vegetables that thrived best. If you grow zucchini you probably come to expect zucchini overload every summer! It’s always good to have a few new recipes up your sleeve to help use up the bounty.
My Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Slices recipe was inspired by my mom’s fried zucchini! I made a few small changes: 1) keto-fied it, and 2) changed the cooking method from pan-frying to roasting because it’s even easier.
My sister and I always looked forward to mom’s breaded and pan-fried zucchini rounds. The breading outside was crispy and the zucchini was tender inside. This side dish is unique enough to not be boring, but basic enough to go well with just about anything you cook on the grill (burgers, chicken breasts, steak, etc.).
Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Slices Recipe
To make this recipe keto, I leave out the breadcrumbs and instead use a mixture of almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and a few basic spices. Whip this one up and watch the whole family devour zucchini and ask for seconds!
Breaded Zucchini Slices
This easy side dish recipe is sure to become a favorite. It’s a great way to help use up some zucchini during summer when we have so much zucchini that it’s coming out our ears, lol!
Ingredients in This Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Slices Recipe:
- Olive oil spray
- Almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Dried Italian herb seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Eggs
- Zucchini
- Coconut flour
How to Make Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Slices:
- Stir together all ingredients for your keto breadcrumbs.
- Whisk together the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
- Slice the zucchini into rounds, pat it dry, and toss it with coconut flour.
- Dredge the zucchini in egg, and then in keto breadcrumbs.
- Arrange it on a large baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper and sprayed with olive oil, and spray the tops of the zucchini slices with olive oil.
- Bake until golden on both sides, about 25 minutes at 425F.
- Enjoy!
Keto Breadcrumbs
Instead of using regular breadcrumbs, I use a mixture of keto-friendly ingredients to simulate breadcrumbs. Here’s what I use in my keto breadcrumbs:
- Almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Dried Italian herb seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
Zucchini FAQ
Is Zucchini a Fruit?
Yes, zucchini is technically a fruit! However, it’s typically cooked as a vegetable along with other savory flavors, such as garlic, onion, herbs, and spices.
Is Zucchini Keto Friendly?
Yes! According to the USDA Nutrition Database, each 1 cup of sliced zucchini has just 2.41g net carbs, making it a good choice for a keto diet.
Can You Eat Zucchini Raw?
Yes, zucchini is ok to eat raw! Of course opt for organic whenever possible and give it a good rinse before eating it. Here are a few ways I like to eat raw zucchini:
- Spiralized into “zoodles”
- Thinly sliced and added to green salads
- Cut into rounds or sticks and served with dip on a vegetable platter
- Shaved into thin ribbons, tossed with oil and vinegar, and served as salad (feta and basil are delicious with this)
Zucchini Nutrition Information
According to the USDA Nutrient Database, 1 cup of sliced zucchini (113g) with the skin on has the following nutrition information:
- 19kcals
- 1.37g protein
- .36g fat
- 3.51g total carbs
- 1.1g fiber
- 2.41g net carbs
More Low Carb and Keto Zucchini Recipe Inspiration:
- Zucchini Pizza Bites
- 30 Minute Zucchini Beer Macaroni and Cheese
- Low Carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake
- Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Low Carb Zucchini Fritters
- Easy Low Carb Zucchini Bread
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Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Slices
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lb zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch thick circles (about 3 smallish zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F; line a large baking tray with parchment paper and spray it with olive oil.
- Stir together the almond flour, Parmesan, dried Italian herb seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
- Pat the zucchini dry and add it to a zip-top plastic bag along with the coconut flour. Seal the bag and gently shake it to coat the zucchini.
- Dip the zucchini circles in the egg, letting the excess drip off, and then dip in the almond flour mixture to coat. Arrange them on the prepared baking tray. Spray the tops with olive oil.
- Bake until golden on both sides, about 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Serve warm.
Helpful Tips
- Net Carbs: 6g per serving
- Patting the zucchini dry helps ensure that the coating will stick to it!
- Be sure to bake until golden, these get deliciously crispy.
Nutrition
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I made zucchini stick! It turned out amazing. Better than with bread crumbs. I’m going to use this method for carb free eggplant, which usually uses breadcrumbs for my eggplant Parmesan. Thank you! The coconut flour first is genious as it absorbs the moisture and helps to “Crisp”, the vegetables!
Love this recipe.Thanks !
For some reason mine all stuck to the pan! Kind of a mess what did i do wrong? Love love the recipe just want to succeed with it thanks
BB, I’m happy to help you troubleshoot! Did you line the pan with parchment paper and spray it with olive oil spray like the recipe says?
I made this and wanted to say that they definitely need salt. Otherwise I love them. I am the only one doing Keto in my house but my daughter also wanted some. I only cook once a week so you have to reheat them in the oven if you want them crispy. My only question is what is considered a serving size?
Keri, I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Yes, definitely add salt to taste as desired. These reheat very well in the oven. A serving size is 1/5 of the recipe. The number of zucchini rounds per serving will vary slightly based on the length of your zucchini and how thick you sliced it. I find that it’s about 6 to 8 slices per serving, but if you want an exact number you can count how many slices you make in a batch and divide that number by 5.
What a yummy way to use up all my zucchini this time of year. I’m going to try it in my air fryer.
These look terrific. Surely trying this out.
Oh my, that looks delicious! Thanks for the shout-out for my Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake!