Oven Fried Zucchini Mexican Style Food

FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
• Stir 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, the panko, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Working in batches, dip the zucchini in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the zucchini in the panko mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the zucchini strips on a baking sheet.
• When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the zucchini sticks until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels and drain.
• Arrange the fried zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

PARMESAN FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper in a bowl. Dip zucchini slices into eggs, then press into bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded zucchini in hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and salt.

OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil lightly greased with cooking spray.
• Cut the peeled zucchini in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the zucchini ito 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 inch pieces.
• Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and seasoned salt in a pie plate. Dip the zucchini fries into the melted margarine, then press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven until the fries are golden and tender, about 15 minutes.

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• Mix together bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder, paprika,and pepper.
• In plastic bag combine oil, water, and zucchini; shake until moistened.
• Dredge zucchini in bread crumb mixture.
• Bake 10-12 minutes in single layer on nonstick baking sheet until golden.

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over a baking sheet to evenly coat. Set aside.
• Wash, trim, and slice the zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
• Beat the egg in a small bowl.
• Spread the breadcrumbs out in a shallow dish. Stir the Parmesan cheese, salt, basil , and pepper into the breadcrumbs.
• Dip 5 to 6 zucchini slices into the beaten egg.
• Transfer to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing on both sides to coat.
• Shake off excess and place the coated rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices.
• Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the zucchini.
• Bake for 8 minutes. Using tongs, turn the zucchini so the other side gets crispy. Bake another 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Allow the zucchini to cool on the pan for 2 minutes.
• Serve hot as a side dish or appetizer and enjoy.

OVEN FRIED ZUCCHINI CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch thick slices; set aside.
• Combine egg substitute and Italian dressing in a small bowl, stir well.
• Combine bread crumbs,
• Parmesan cheese and pepper in a small bowl; stir well.
• Dip zucchini in egg mixture, dredge in bread crumb mixture.
• Place zucchini on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 475 degrees for 5 minutes, turn and bake an additional 5 minutes or until golden.
• Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI MEXICALI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. stir in the taco sauce and mustard; top with tomato wedges. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.