Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Lainey6605's Note:

I love these.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• cooking spray
• ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons romano cheese or 2 tablespoons asiago cheese , freshly grated
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon basil
• ½ teaspoon parsley
• 3 medium zucchini
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg (might need 2)
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce or 1 cup ranch dressing

Directions:

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

Reviews

[SloppyJoe]

These are great! DH and I almost always eat Fried Zucchini or Onion Rings with our pizza and these are a great Guilt-Free way to enjoy them! The first time I made them I didn't add anything extra because my Italian Breadcrumbs are already seasoned and have cheese added. They were good but powderey. Made them again adding the fresh grated Parmesan (still no extra seasonings because of the seasoned bread crumbs) and it made them better. I double dipped them to make a thicker coating and they came out nice and crispy. Thanks for a great recipe!

[loof]

Wonderful zucchini sticks! Great flavor from the cheese and herbs, and healthier as they are baked instead of fried. Served as is for a side dish; would be a great appetizer with the dipping sauces you suggested. Thanks for sharing the recipe! Made for the Best of 2011 event, recommended by NorthwestGal

[Lavender Lynn]

A great new say to eat zucchini. Made for PRMR.