CRISPY PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS

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My new favorite recipe! I missed my summer produce by working long hours, so I've been hungry for zucchini. So, first, panko is a coarse bread crumb (almost like cracker) found by the other bread crumbs. Second, you can be creative -- I tried summer squash, tilapia, and other stuff instead of zucchini. Third, I found the egg...

Provided by Nicole Bredeweg

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c flour
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 oz zucchini (1 med-large or 2 med-small), halved crosswise, each half cut into 1/2" sticks

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 450*F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Combine flour, 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder, and pepper in shallow dish.
  • 2. Place eggs in shallow dish. Combine panko, cheese, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and cayenne in shallow dish. Dip zucchini in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Roll in panko mix, turning to coat all sides. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet; spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • 3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Serve immediately.

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