By Chris ,June 2,2020
Who doesn’t like crispy zucchini sticks? They make a great appetizer or side dish. This recipe is a great way to use up the bounty of zucchini that grow in spring and summer, when farmers markets are lined with them . In this recipe I will show you how to get perfectly crispy zucchini sticks without frying. Yes , you read that right! They achieve their wonderfully crispy coating by being baked in the oven on a rack. That is the secret to getting them nice and crispy without using all that oil. Resulting in a lighter, crispy texture without sacrificing flavor and being drenched in oil!
Let’s get started!
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 small zucchini quartered lengthwise and then cut each quarter in half to make smaller sticks.
- 1 cup of flour
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup-3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place a large baking rack fitted onto a large baking sheet and spray the rack with non stick cooking spray. This will ensure cooking all the way around and result in a crispy zucchini stick without frying and the best part….There is no flipping involved!. Place the flour in a bowl, the beaten eggs in a separate bowl and the panko breadcrumbs in another bowl combined with salt, pepper, seasonings and grated cheese. Dredge each stick one at a time first in flour, then in egg and lastly in the seasoned breadcrumb. Be sure to shake off excess after each. Arrange them on the baking rack making sure they do not touch each other. Use more than one rack set up if necessary. Bake for 25 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes:
- Serve with marinara for dipping.
- Ranch tastes great as a dip for these zucchini sticks too!!
I hope you enjoy this recipe and if you try it , drop me a line and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear from you !!!
Thanks,
Chris