**Crispy, golden brown, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, these Parmesan zucchini sticks are an easy and delicious appetizer, side dish, or snack that the whole family will love. Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, these zucchini sticks are coated in a savory mixture of Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning, then baked to perfection in the oven. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying and guilt-free treat.**
**In addition to the classic Parmesan zucchini sticks, this article also includes recipes for a variety of other tasty zucchini stick variations, including:**
* **Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks:** These zucchini sticks are made in the air fryer for a healthier and crispy alternative to the oven-baked version.
* **Zucchini Fries:** These zucchini fries are made with a tempura batter for a light and fluffy coating.
* **Zucchini Fritters:** These zucchini fritters are made with a combination of grated zucchini, flour, eggs, and herbs.
* **Zucchini Tots:** These zucchini tots are made with mashed zucchini, bread crumbs, eggs, and cheese.
* **Zucchini Nuggets:** These zucchini nuggets are made with a combination of grated zucchini, chicken, bread crumbs, and eggs.
**With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find a zucchini stick recipe that you'll love.**
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 PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FRIES
These crunchy and low-fat veggie fries are super-easy to make - and will certainly satisfy any French fry connoisseur. Dress them up with your favorite dipping sauce or drizzle with cheese sauce for an irresistible upgrade.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust 2 oven racks to the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the wire racks in the baking sheets and coat each generously with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Combine the eggs and 3/4 teaspoon salt in another large plastic bag; combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a third large plastic bag.
- Add about a half of the zucchini sticks to the bag with the flour and use a combination of your hands and shaking the bag to coat the zucchini. Remove the zucchini and shake off any excess flour. Transfer to the egg wash and repeat until coated. (It's less messy if you use only one hand for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet.) Let any excess egg drip off before transferring to the breadcrumb mixture; repeat until fully coated (you'll still see some green and white of the zucchini peeking through the breading). Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and coat the breaded zucchini generously with cooking spray (there's no need to turn them). Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom about halfway through, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI
Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to perfection. It's healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS
Discover a new crowd favorite when you make our Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks. With all the crisp from frying but none of the mess, our Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks are a great idea any night of the week.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5651 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
NAT'S OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS
Make and share this Nat's Oven Baked Zucchini Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nat Da Brat
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 253.1, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.3
BAKED BREADED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE fried zucchini sticks. But I came up with this recipe for baked one's in my quest of trying to eat more healthy
Provided by ImNotHere
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 471.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.5
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Select medium-sized zucchini that are firm and straight. Avoid large zucchini, as they tend to be seedier and have thicker skin.
- Slice the zucchini evenly: Cut the zucchini into long, thin strips of equal thickness. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Coat the zucchini strips thoroughly: Make sure each zucchini strip is evenly coated with the egg mixture and then with the Parmesan cheese mixture. This will help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake at a high temperature: Bake the zucchini sticks at a high temperature (425°F) for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce: Parmesan zucchini sticks are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Parmesan zucchini sticks are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Parmesan zucchini sticks every time.
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