Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside these Zucchini Garlic Bites are the perfect savory snack or appetizer. Packed with fresh zucchini, garlic, and cheesy goodness, they’re easy to whip up and even easier to devour. Serve them warm with your favorite dip for a crowd-pleasing bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp onion powder or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Prep zucchini: Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Mix well.
- Form bites: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into small balls or patties. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and firm.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with marinara sauce, ranch, garlic aioli, or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze well! Excess moisture will make the bites soggy, so don’t skip this step.
- Make it gluten-free: Swap breadcrumbs for gluten-free crumbs or almond flour.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make ahead: Prep and refrigerate the mixture up to 1 day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: zucchini bites, garlic bites, healthy snack, baked appetizer, vegetarian