Zesty Zucchini Sticks Recipes

BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder and mix well.
• Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.
• Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
• Preheat the air fryer 400F. Air fry in a single layer, in batches, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway until golden.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF (220ºC).
• Grate zucchini into a medium bowl.
• Transfer grated zucchini into a large bowl and add parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and egg. Mix together.
• Pour the mixture onto a small towel and wring the excess fluid from mix.
• Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread mixture evenly into a square about a ½-inch (1cm) thick.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until middle has thickened.
• Remove from oven and spread cheddar and mozzarella cheese over top .
• Place back in the oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 10 more minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbling.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut.
• Serve with marinara, ranch, or any sauce of your choosing!
• Enjoy!

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Cut zucchini crosswise in half, then cut each piece into 1/4-inch-thick matchlike sticks. Add cheese to coating mix in shaker bag; shake gently to combine. Whisk egg in medium bowl.
• Add zucchini, in batches, to egg; toss until evenly coated. Use tongs to add 1/4 of the zucchini to coating mix in shaker bag; close bag, then shake to evenly coat zucchini. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
• Bake 12 to 13 min. or until golden brown, turning after 7 min. Serve with dressing.

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Place bread crumbs, cheeses, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley in ziploc bag; shake well to combine.
• Set aside.
• Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 8 pieces; cut each piece in half horizontally.
• Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
• Dip each piece of zucchini in egg mixture then bread crumb mixture.
• Repeat until all of the sticks are coated; place them on prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown and tender.
• Serve with warm spaghetti sauce or ranch dressing.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Mix crumbs and parmesan.
• Dip zucchini strips in beaten egg, then in crumb mixture.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place strips on sheet.
• Bake at 425* for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

KITTENCAL'S LOW-FAT OVEN-BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
• In another bowl, beat egg/s lightly.
• Dip zucchini sticks into eggs, then into breadcrumb mixture.
• Transfer to a greased baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick spray.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned (you may turn the sticks over once halfway through baking time if desired).

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Combine flours, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a large sealable plastic bag.
• Dip zucchini in egg white, shake in the bag to coat, and arrange, not touching, on the baking sheet. Coat all exposed sides with cooking spray.
• Bake on the center rack for 7-10 minutes. Turn the zucchini and coat any floury spots with cooking spray.
• Continue to bake until golden and just tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Serve hot.

SPICY BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 450 degrees Farenheit.
• Cut each zucchini in half and slice into 4-inch long sticks.
• Beat the egg white.
• Toss the zucchini sticks in the egg white.
• In a plastic zip-lock bag, mix the baking powder and spices.
• Add the zucchini and toss until all of the stick are well-coated.
• Place a wire rack over a baking pan and spray with Pam.
• Place the zucchini sticks on the rack and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until light golden and cooked.
• If you like dipping, let the sticks cool for 3 minutes and dip in ketchup, blue cheese, or any other condiment you like.