Vegetables don't have to be the boring thing sitting next to dinner.
Give them a crispy coating, plenty of flavor and a good dip on the side, and suddenly they're the first thing disappearing from the table.
This easy recipe puts 60-Second Pickle Panko Breading to work on fresh vegetables for a crunchy side dish, appetizer or snack.
And the best part? You can switch up the vegetables depending on what's in the fridge.
Pick Your Veggies
We love a mix, but you can stick with one favorite too.
Try:
- Zucchini
- Yellow squash
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Green beans
- Mushrooms
- Onion wedges
Just cut everything into pieces that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Crispy Panko Veggies
What You'll Need
1½–2 pounds fresh vegetables
2 eggs
60-Second Pickle Panko Breading
Cooking spray or a small amount of oil
Your favorite dipping sauce
How to Make Them
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Wash and thoroughly dry your vegetables. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Add the Panko Breading to a second shallow bowl.
Dip each piece of vegetable into the egg, then coat it with the Panko Breading. Press the coating lightly onto the vegetables to help it stick.
Arrange everything in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Give the vegetables a light coating of cooking spray or drizzle with a small amount of oil.
Bake until the coating is golden and crispy and the vegetables are tender. Cooking time will vary depending on which vegetables you use, so keep an eye on them and flip as needed.
Serve them hot with ranch, spicy mayo or your favorite dipping sauce.
Want Them Even Crispier?
Try the air fryer.
Arrange the breaded vegetables in a single layer and cook at about 400°F, working in batches so you don't overcrowd the basket.
Check them frequently and remove them once the outside is crisp and golden and the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
Don't Overthink the Veggies
This is one of those recipes that's perfect for using what you already have.
A lonely zucchini? Use it.
Half a head of cauliflower? Toss it in.
Broccoli that needs eaten before tomorrow? You know what to do.
The 60-Second Pickle Panko Breading does the heavy lifting. You bring the vegetables.