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oven-fried zucchini sticks

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Recipe by
RC :)
@rcrc
Reading, PA

Low in fat but still crispy. Draw out some of the water in the zucchini sticks after cutting them by lightly salting, letting them sit for about 20 minutes and then draining them on paper towels.

yield 4 - 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oven-fried zucchini sticks

  • 2
    medium zucchini, unpeeled
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/2 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper (opt.)
  • 1/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese topping

How To Make oven-fried zucchini sticks

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 450°.
  • 2
    Cut ends from zucchini, cut in half, and then cut each half into 8 sticks.
  • 3
    Mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings on a plate.
  • 4
    Spray sticks with olive oil cooking spray and coat in bread crumb mix.
  • 5
    Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray. Place sticks on sheet so they aren't touching. Lightly spray again.
  • 6
    Bake for 15 minutes or until brown. Should be soft but not mushy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • 7
    Leftovers can be crisped again in the toaster oven.
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