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Appetizers ยป Zucchini Fries with Tequila-Spiked Avocado Dip

Zucchini Fries with Tequila-Spiked Avocado Dip

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Zucchini Fries with Tequila-Spiked Avocado Dip

I love fries. ย Who doesn’t?

Salty, hot, fries piled high, smothered in ketchup.ย  This galโ€™s idea of a good time.ย  Now try explaining this salty, hot pile of fries to your thighs, this is where it gets ugly.

Thighs donโ€™t understand, careย or even bother to listen to my reasoning for wanting a salty, hot fresh pile of fries.

I hate thighs.

 

 

 

 

So to nix my craving I have turned to baked fries, yes they actually taste great.

 

baked sweet potato fries

baked carrot fries

baked green bean fries

baked zucchini fries

 

I have tried them all!

And guess what? They are pretty freaking tasty! ย And the best partย –ย the dipping sauces.

The combinations can range from simple mayo with chiles or honey ginger to the boozy with tequila spike avocadoโ€ฆ they are endless. ย ย My daughterโ€™s enjoy them, my hubby the carnivore gobbles them up and most importantly I nix a craving.

A huge salty, hot pile of zucchini fries.ย  Take that you thighs.

 

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Zucchini Fries
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • 1 lb zucchini cut into 4-5-inch sticks
  • 2 cups Maseca for tortillas
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Oregano
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl combine Maseca, salt, pepper and oregano, set aside.
  3. In a pie plate or bowl whisk 2 eggs.
  4. Dip the zucchini sticks in the egg, shake to remove excess, and then dredge the zucchini sticks in the Maseca mix.
  5. Place the coated strips on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all the zucchini strips have been coated.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from oven, flip and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the zucchini fries are golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately with dip of your choice.

These fries are dredge with Maseca, the corn flour that you use to make corn tortillas.ย  They give the fries a toasted flavor and help to keep the fries from getting soggy. They avocado is lightly spiked with tequila, which makes it a heavenly dipping sauce for us adults. Feel free to omit for the children.

 

 

 

Print
Zucchini Fries
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • 1 lb zucchini cut into 4-5-inch sticks
  • 2 cups Maseca for tortillas
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Oregano
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl combine Maseca, salt, pepper and oregano, set aside.
  3. In a pie plate or bowl whisk 2 eggs.
  4. Dip the zucchini sticks in the egg, shake to remove excess, and then dredge the zucchini sticks in the Maseca mix.
  5. Place the coated strips on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all the zucchini strips have been coated.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from oven, flip and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the zucchini fries are golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately with dip of your choice.

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Comments

  1. Lia says

    August 6, 2012 at 2:19 am

    They look so yummy and delicious!!
    Cheers,
    Lia.

    Reply
  2. Kitchen Belleicious says

    July 30, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    the zucchini fries are amazing but the dip itself is unbelievable. I love the spikedness (is that a word:) Perfect recipe indeed

    Reply
  3. Denise says

    July 30, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Lenny hates zucchini. I have to hide it in dishes; but, I am sure he will love this recipe. I know I will …. the avocado dip is the icing on the fries! Cannot wait to make.

    Reply
  4. grace says

    July 28, 2012 at 9:01 am

    i’ve seen lots of uses for zucchini lately, but there’s no doubt in my mind that this is my favorite. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    July 28, 2012 at 1:11 am

    What a fabulous idea and much better for us than french fries. Love the tipsy avocado dip too.
    Sam

    Reply
  6. yummychunklet says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Anything that looks this tasty but not as damaging to my thighs is a plus in my book!

    Reply
  7. mjskit says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Amazing little appetizer! Definitely love the addition of the tequila to the dip!

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Love fries? Raising hand here ๐Ÿ™‚ These sound great and the dipping sauce – oh my!

    Reply
  9. A Canadian Foodie says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:00 am

    You make them look so good.
    ๐Ÿ™‚
    V

    Reply
  10. JC says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    And here I was wondering what to do with all the zucchini and other summer squash from my garden. Guess what’s for dinner tonight! Thank you.

    Reply
  11. Cupcake and Talk says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I can’t wait to try the avocado dip. I think I have all the ingredients. Thank you, I’ll be making it tonight.

    Reply
  12. Paz says

    July 25, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    this sounds delish! and i love anything that will thwart the thighs. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  13. Heather @girlichef says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:14 am

    These sound awesome! I like thighs…just not ones as big as mine ;P

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:05 am

    I will be making these as soon as I get my hands on some maseca! They look amazing!!!

    Reply
  15. Jeanette says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:40 am

    What a great idea, using maseca to coat the zucchini fries with. I’ve used rice flour before, but will have to give this a try.

    Reply
  16. Elise Johnson says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:03 am

    Vianney! I wanted to grab one of those fries, but the computer was unfortunately in my way! : – )Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  17. Drick says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:21 am

    awesome – good for your thighs fries, only you could create such … love green bean and sweet potato oven fries so this makes perfectly good eating, have not tried carrot fries either…
    now about that green dipping sauce – one word… you rock, okay, two

    Reply
  18. stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:50 am

    These look so good – love using the Maseca instead of bread crumbs. Might have to give these a try at the beach next week, they would be perfect with some fresh shrimp for a light dinner!

    Reply
  19. Lea Ann says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:16 am

    I tried making zucchini fries about a month ago and it was a disaster. My kitchen was a mess and the breading didn’t stick. I must try your version, I was so looking forward to a zucchini fry. And I’m loving your sauce.

    Reply
  20. DessertForTwo says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:51 am

    Yum! I could drink the sauce ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  21. Belinda @zomppa says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:05 am

    I love fries…these fries, and this dip!!

    Reply
  22. Baker Street says

    July 25, 2012 at 12:50 am

    I’m loving the tequila spiced dip! It sounds incredibly delicious, V! And so well paired with the zucchini fries ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  23. Rosa says

    July 24, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    What a great idea! that dip sounds terrific.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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