Description
Zesty Baked Zucchini Sticks: A Healthy and Delicious Snack Idea
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the ends off the zucchini and cut them into evenly-sized sticks or spears. Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the Italian seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere.
- Arrange the coated zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake the zucchini fries for 18 to 22 minutes, turning them once halfway through, until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve these zesty baked zucchini sticks warm, with your choice of dipping sauces like ranch dressing or marinara.
Notes
To ensure your zucchini sticks come out perfectly crispy every time, patting the zucchini dry before coating and using a light coating of cooking spray on the baking sheet can help achieve the ultimate crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg