Crispy Zucchini Sticks Food

ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F. (You should have about 2 inches of oil.)
• On a wide deep plate, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
• On a second plate, whisk together the egg and the water.
• On a third plate, whisk together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Dredge the zucchini sticks first in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
• Working in batches, add the 5-6 zucchini sticks to the heated oil and cook for 3 minutes (or until golden brown). Set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm, dipped in marinara sauce.

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.

CRISPY ZUCCHINI CHIPS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Pour a couple inches of oil into a large, shallow, heavy gauge or cast-iron pot. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees F.
• Place the flour into a shallow, medium container. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, oregano, thyme and granulated garlic in another shallow, medium container. To a third shallow container, add the panko crumbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Working in batches, dredge the the zucchini in the flour, patting off the excess. Next, dip into the buttermilk mixture. Moisten completely, and allow the excess liquid to drip away. Place the zucchini into the panko crumbs and coat evenly. As you work, lay the zucchini chips onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Once the oil is ready, fry the zucchini chips in batches, until they are a crispy golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the fried zucchini to paper-towel-lined dish and drain.
• Serve the crispy zucchini on a platter immediately. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, and serve with Roasted Garlic Aioli and lemon wedges
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Take the whole heads of garlic and cut the tops off to expose the garlic cloves. Place on a large piece of aluminum foil and drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap up the foil into a tight pouch, and then place in the oven and roast for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Squeeze the pulp from the skins (you'll need 1/3 cup).
• In a food processor, combine the roasted garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and some salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with parsley.

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.

NAT'S OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

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.

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!

VEGAN OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive oil on a large baking sheet.
• Mix water and soy flour together in a bowl to form a thick, pancake-like batter.
• Stir bread crumbs, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together on a shallow plate.
• Dip zucchini spears into the batter. Roll in bread crumb mixture to coat. Place spears cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, all facing the same direction.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Turn to other cut side and bake for 10 minutes. Turn spears so they are skin-side down; continue baking until browned, about 5 minutes more.
• Transfer zucchini spears to a platter. Serve with vegan mayonnaise and ketchup.