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Breaded Zucchini Sticks
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Breaded Zucchini Sticks

Breaded Zucchini Sticks - a delicious appetizer that is quick and easy to prepare!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 36 sticks
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini
  • 2 egg
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • parsley a handful
  • salt to flavor
  • black pepper to flavor

Instructions

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  1. First, let's start by making the breadcrumbs. In a bowl, place the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt and black pepper and combine the ingredients well with each other.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  3. Set aside the eggs and the breadcrumbs and move on to the zucchini.
  4. First wash the zucchini and remove the two ends.
  5. Cut zucchini in half vertically, then cut each half down the middle and of each half will make two or three sticks, depending on how big the zucchini is. (See video below).
  6. Place the zucchini sticks in paper towels to remove any excess water.
Breading the zucchini sticks:
  1. Dip each stick first in the egg and then in the breadcrumb mix, pressing to make the breading stick well.
  2. Place the zucchini sticks in a tray, make sure they do not touch each other.
  3. Heat plenty of oil in a high-sided frying pan and fry the zucchini until golden brown.
  4. Place the zucchini sticks on a tray covered with paper towels and serve immediately.
  5. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F degrees (200°C). Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
  2. Arrange the zucchini fries in the basket in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching.
  3. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Turn them halfway through cooking.
Baked Zucchini Sticks
  1. Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a baking dish with parchment paper making sure that they do not touch each other, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil or use a cooking spray
  2. and bake in a preheated oven at 400 F degrees for about 15/20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Perfect cooking method If you have to make a big batch.

Notes

  • If you want a more consistent breadcrumb coating, you can dip the zucchini in the egg again and then again in the breadcrumbs.
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