Breaded Zucchini Sticks Recipes

BAKED PANKO-BREADED ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Season zucchini pieces with salt.
• Mix panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
• Dip zucchini pieces into the beaten eggs and then press into bread crumbs to coat; gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Arrange breaded zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake zucchini in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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.

BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 475°. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
• In small bowl, combine Bisquick mix, cornmeal, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
• In another small bowl, beat egg. Dip zucchini slices into egg mixture; then in Bisquick mixture. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Spray zucchini with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 475° for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, turn zucchini sticks; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Return to oven, and bake an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

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.

BAKED BREADED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a large baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.
• Wash zucchini and dry thoroughly. Trim ends from zucchini and cut in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into thirds to make wedges.
• Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper on a plate.
• Dip zucchini in egg, then turn in cheese mixture to coat. Place wedges, skin-side down, on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until light golden brown. Serve while hot.

BREADED AND BAKED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix mustard and Italian dressing together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini slices in the mustard mixture; coat with bread crumbs. Arrange coated zucchini in a casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 30 minutes.