Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Sticks Food

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.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

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.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS

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.

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!

ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Wash zucchini, but do not peel, slice off ends. Cut into lengthwise strips, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place zucchini on a paper towel. Let zucchini "sweat" while you prepare your other side dishes. Blot beads of water from zucchini with paper towels and proceed with recipe. (This allows for a more crispier fried zucchini.) Roll in flour. Beat egg and add one teaspoon of milk. Dip in egg mixture. Roll in mixture of cornmeal and flour.
• Fry on medium heat in vegetable oil until lightly brown and crisp on all sides. May shake with additional salt. Enjoy!

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STRIPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cheese topping. Dip zucchini in egg substitute, then in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

KITTENCAL'S FRIED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl whisk the eggs with water.
• In another shallow dish combine dry bread crumbs, flour, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using).
• Dip the zucchini sticks in egg/water mixture (allowing any excess to drip off) then coat into the breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a skillet until hot.
• Fry zucchini in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve immediately.