Description
This healthier version of fried zucchini sticks or zucchini fries as some people call them are delicious as a snack, appetizer or side dish.
Yield: 4Servings | Serving Size: 16sticks
Ingredients
cooking spray
4 medium, 7 oz each zucchinis, ends trimmed
3 large egg whites, beaten
1/4tspkosher salt
fresh black pepper, to taste
1 cupseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
2tbspgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4tspgarlic powder
1/2cupsquick marinara sauce for dipping, optional
Instructions
Baked Zucchini Sticks:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder and mix well.
Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.
Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
- Preheat the air fryer 400F. Air fry in a single layer, in batches, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway until golden.
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