Best 7 Easy Cheesy Oven Fried Zucchini Tots Recipes

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In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating delectable "Easy Cheesy Oven Fried Zucchini Tots" that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. These bite-sized morsels of cheesy, crispy perfection are not only easy to make, but also a healthier alternative to traditional fried zucchini. From selecting the perfect zucchini to mastering the art of creating a crispy coating, we will guide you through each step, ensuring that you achieve golden brown, cheesy zucchini tots that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a delightful snack.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ZUCCHINI TOTS



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Zucchini Tots are a delicious alternative to Tater Tots and a great way to get your family to eat their veggies! These bite sized tots are made of zucchini and cheese and make an amazing side dish!

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Easy Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 zucchini
2 eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
marinara sauce (to dip)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F
  • Prepare a baking sheet by leaving a stone in the oven or lining a sheet with parchment paper
  • Shred the zucchini
  • Place in a mesh strainer or use a cheesecloth to squeeze out as much liquid as possible
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the marinara sauce
  • Scoop by the tablespoon and place on the prepared baking dish
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tots are golden brown
  • Serve warm with marinara sauce to dip

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 177 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

ZUCCHINI TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: medium-sized zucchinis, bread crumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, garlic powder, pepper, salt

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium-sized zucchinis
¾ cup bread crumbs
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
salt, to pull moisture from the zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200˚C.)
  • Grate the zucchini into a bowl and salt generously.
  • Allow zucchini to sit for 20 minutes as the salt draws out moisture.
  • Pour zucchini onto a clean dish towel and wring it out over the sink or into a separate bowl.
  • Pour the zucchini back into your bowl and add bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, eggs, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix together until well-blended.
  • Take a tablespoon of mixture and roll it into a tot, repeat for rest of mixture.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until tots are crunchy. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 5 grams

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS



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Make and share this Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons romano cheese or 2 tablespoons asiago cheese, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
3 medium zucchini
1/4 cup milk
1 egg (might need 2)
1 cup spaghetti sauce or 1 cup ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place bread crumbs, cheeses, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley in ziploc bag; shake well to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 8 pieces; cut each piece in half horizontally.
  • Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
  • Dip each piece of zucchini in egg mixture then bread crumb mixture.
  • Repeat until all of the sticks are coated; place them on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown and tender.
  • Serve with warm spaghetti sauce or ranch dressing.

ZUCCHINI TOTS



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Crispy, crunchy, veggie-packed, deliciously stylish zucchini tots and cutlets. Because kids eat with their eyes first too!

Provided by deliciouslystylish

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 cup grated zucchini
¼ cup grated carrot
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Combine zucchini and carrot in a large bowl. Squeeze out excess water using a paper towel.
  • Mix bread crumbs, feta cheese, basil, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano into zucchini-carrot mixture. Scoop mixture using a mini ice cream scoop or 2 spoons and press mixture into the prepared muffin tin using the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 416.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CHEESY TOTS



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These aren't your average tots! Loaded with cheese, they're yummy on their own or dipped in your favorite sauce. They freeze well for later use as well!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h4m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
3 ounces grated fontina cheese
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil for frying
salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole potatoes; boil until just soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Shred potatoes using a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl; allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2 tablespoons of potato mixture at a time into thick disk shapes.
  • Pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a separate bowl. Roll potato disks in flour, coat with egg, and roll in panko.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 345.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI



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My daughter despises zucchini, but my husband and I love it, so this is an easy way for us to get our "fix" and it's the perfect amount for the two of us. If I'm baking something else in the oven, I'll just put this in till the meat or whatever is done, then crank up the broiler and top it off in there. And of course, you can use more cheese or anything else you desire.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 -6 medium zucchini, sliced
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or so)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water, boullion and salt to a boil.
  • Add zucchini.
  • Cover and boil for 3 to 5 minutes until just tender-crisp; drain well.
  • Arrange half of zucchini in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate; sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese and half the parmesan.
  • Layer the remaining zucchini and cheeses.
  • Broil for 1 or 2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 1158.3, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 15

EASY + CHEESY OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI TOTS



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium zucchini
1/4 cup finely chopped or grated onion
1/4 cup garlic & herb bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Grate or finely chop zucchini; squeeze out all of the excess water with a clean dish towel. In medium bowl, mix zucchini, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended. Shape about a tablespoonful of mixture into a small round log. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat to use all of mixture, placing 1 inch apart. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, turning halfway through bake time. Serve with ketchup.

Tips:

  • For a crispier coating, use Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • Add a teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have a muffin tin, you can also bake the zucchini tots on a greased baking sheet.
  • Be sure to not overcrowd the muffin tin or baking sheet, or the tots will not cook evenly.
  • Zucchini tots can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, simply preheat the oven and bake the tots according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Easy Cheesy Oven-Fried Zucchini Tots are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious snack, give these zucchini tots a try!

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