Crispy Zucchini Sticks Recipes

CRISPY BREADED AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini into sticks about 2½" long by ½" wide.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
• In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
• In a third shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
• Lightly dredge each zucchini stick in the flour mixture, tapping gently to remove any excess flour.
• Then dip each zucchini stick into the beaten egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
• Then dip each zucchini stick into the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to help the breadcrumbs adhere. See note below about dividing the breadcrumbs in half and doing this step in two batches.
• Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.Note: If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat cycle, just turn it on to 400°F and let it heat up for 5 minutes.
• Working in batches (I need to do 2 batches in my air fryer), place the zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them to allow the air to circulate properly around them.
• Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and crispy, flipping once and lightly spraying the other side of the sticks with oil halfway through the cooking time.
• As soon as they are done, lightly sprinkle with salt, if desired.
• Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (marinara and ranch are my favorites!).

PARMESAN PESTO ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
• Cut each zucchini in quarters lengthwise through the stem and then cut each quarter again in thirds lengthwise, making long skinny spears. In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together the pesto and 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and set aside. Place the parsley and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until they are finely minced. Add the panko, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse only until all the panko is moistened with oil. Pour the mixture onto a dinner plate.
• Dip the zucchini spears first into the pesto mixture, turning to coat completely, then place each one in the crumb mixture, pressing and turning to coat thickly. Arrange the sticks in rows on the prepared sheet pans.
• Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the crumbs have crisped to a crunchy golden brown. Sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt and serve hot.

CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the buttermilk ranch dipping sauce: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, dill, celery salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• For the zucchini fries: Add the flour to a shallow baking dish. In a second baking dish, lightly beat the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In a third baking dish, combine the panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; gently crush all the ingredients together with your hands--this will ensure an even coating on the zucchini.
• Lightly coat the zucchini sticks in the flour and then dip into egg mixture, coating evenly. Gently shake to remove excess egg and then generously coat the zucchini in the panko mixture. Transfer the breaded zucchini to a baking sheet.
• Fill a high-sided skillet with about 1 inch of oil--make sure the oil does not rise more than halfway up the side of the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the zucchini sticks to the pan. Cook until light golden brown, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately remove the zucchini to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 175-degree oven until ready to serve.
• Serve the zucchini fries with the dipping sauce on side.

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!

CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip zucchini slices in flour, then in egg and then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Drizzle with oil. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan or deep fryer, preheat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a blender, mix the eggs, whipped cream, pepper and salt. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
• Slice the zucchini into pieces 2 to 3 inches long. Dip the pieces into the egg mixture, then coat them with the bread crumbs.
• Carefully place the battered pieces in the oil and fry 3 to 4 minutes, until brown and crispy. Drain fried pieces on a paper towel. Repeat until all the slices have been fried.

NAT'S OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 F.
• Spray large baking sheet with oil cooking spray.
• Cut zucchini into slices, (about 1 1/2 inches by 3/4 inch).
• Toss zucchini in a bowl with the olive oil.
• Mix dry ingredients in a plastic bag.
• Place zucchini, a handful at a time, in the plastic bag, and shake to coat.
• Bake 20 minutes.
• Turn zucchini, bake another 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Serve with Creamy Horseradish Dip recipe#79910 or your favorite dip.

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.

FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a shallow dish.
• Mix flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, and salt together in a separate shallow dish.
• Dip zucchini sticks into the egg mixture; roll in bread crumbs to coat. Dip in the egg mixture again; reroll in bread crumbs.
• Cook breaded zucchini sticks in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.