The practical utilization of zinc-metal anodes is primarily hindered by the restricted lifespan and diminished Coulombic efficiency (CE) arising from the growth of zinc dendrites and concurrent side reactions. To tackle these challenges, numerous 3D hosts have been thoroughly investigated, although there is still a need to address concerns related to high-flux deposition and electrode corrosion resistance. In a pioneering effort, a double-coated material derived from foamed zinc (denoted as FZn@Cu) has been developed for utilization as an anode in high-performance zinc-metal batteries. FZn@Cu originates from a three-dimensional reconstruction of a zinc electrode (foam Zn) in a porous and layered structure with a dense Cu coating on the surface and a solid CuZn5 at the interface. Experimental observations, density-functional theory calculations and phase-field simulations indicate that zincphilic Cu and CuZn5 can induce homogeneous deposition of Zn. The results show that FZn@Cu has low voltage hysteresis (25.1 mV), long cycling stability (exceeding 1800 h) and the ability to inhibit electrode corrosion. In addition, the full cell based on FZn@Cu composite anode and MnO2 cathode exhibits excellent multiplicity performance and stable cycle life (133.9 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1 after 1000 cycles). This study introduces an innovative and scalable zinc-based anode material, offering a new strategy for the design of dendrite-free zinc anodes.