Spicy Baked Zucchini Fries With Greek Yogurt Dill Dip Food

SPICY BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH GREEK YOGURT DILL DIP

Steps:

• Make the dip
• In a small bowl, blend together the yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
• Make the zucchini fries
• Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Prepare your ingredients: Place flour in a large Ziploc bag. Crack eggs into a shallow dish and whisk along with 2 tablespoons water. Mix Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
• Add zucchini to the Ziploc bag with flour and shake gently until all pieces are covered.
• Working with three or four sticks at a time, dip the zucchini sticks in the egg mixture then place in the Panko mixture, turning to coat. Gently lay on the baking sheet. Repeat, mixing the Panko breadcrumbs often to keep spices distributed, until all pieces are coated.
• Evenly drizzle olive oil on top of fries.
• Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until all sides are golden brown.
• Serve immediately with dip.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH COOL GREEK YOGURT RANCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Scrub sweet potatoes or peel off the skin, if you desire (I like to leave it on). Cut sweet potatoes into approx. 1/4-inch matchsticks. Put sweet potatoes into a large bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch over the top. Toss with your clean hands until all of the fries are coated. Drizzle with olive oil and toss again. Add maple syrup or brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss until all of the fries are coated.
• Lay fries on a baking sheet, making sure there is a little space around each fry - don't crowd or pile them! Depending on the size of your baking sheet, you may need to use two (I do).
• Place in oven and bake until golden brown and many are crisp, about 25 minutes, turning carefully at right around the 15 minute mark. Remove fries from oven and let cool a bit.
• While the fries are baking, make your ranch dip. In a small bowl, stir together all of the dip ingredients. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
• Add more salt to the fries if you like. Serve warm with the ranch dip.