Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

I ventured to turn on my oven over the weekend after having been on an oven strike most of the summer. I am very happy I did! I love zucchini & think of these as zucchini fries... To me, it seemed like I was eating mozzarella sticks made of veggies. Crispy outside & gooey inside, give them a try! Your non-veggie eater may surprise you & love them.

<3 Lishie

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
by Patsy Jamieson via Cooking Club

• 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 c panko*
• 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 12 oz. zucchini (1 medium-large or 2 medium-small), halved crosswise, each half cut into ½” sticks

Heat oven to 450˚F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Combine flour, 1/4 tsp of the salt, garlic powder & black pepper in shallow dish.

Place eggs in shallow bowl. Combine panko, cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt & cayenne pepper in shallow dish. Dip zucchini in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Roll in panko mixture, turning to coat all sides. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet; spray with olive oil cooking spray.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown & tender. Serve immediately.