If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare zucchini, you have to try these Parmesan-crusted zucchini sticks! They're so simple to make and perfect as an appetizer or side dish for a weeknight meal. Plus, they're loaded with flavor and everyone will love them!
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Panko breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan cheese gives sliced zucchini sticks that crispy texture that's perfect for dipping in homemade marinara sauce or homemade ranch dressing.
They're healthy, nutrious and ready fast either by roasting in the oven or using an air fryer. This recipe is a great side dish with any grilled recipe during the summer.
Table of Contents
- Why is zucchini good for you?
- Easy Zucchini Recipes
- Roasted Zucchini in Air Fryer
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- 🥣Instructions
- 1️⃣Prepare the Zucchini
- 2️⃣Add the Breadcrumb Mixture
- 3️⃣ Baking Instructions
- Homemade Dipping Sauces
- Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
- Air Fryer Reheating Tips
- Before You Begin!
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Why is zucchini good for you?
Zucchini is a nutritional powerhouse that offers a host of health benefits. For starters, it's an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium. It's also low in calories, fat, and sodium. oven roasted zucchini sticks make a delicious and healthy snack or side dish.
Zucchini is also a great way to add extra nutrients and fiber to your diet. When cooked, the vegetable retains many of its vitamins and minerals. So whether you're steaming, frying, or oven roasting zucchini, you're sure to be getting a nutrient-rich meal.
Easy Zucchini Recipes
I love to plant zucchini in our garden every summer. And yes, sometimes we grow an abundance but that's okay because we enjoy Cheesy Zucchini Casserole or Zucchini Pizza Bites as side dishes with grilled barbecue chicken.
Roasted Zucchini in Air Fryer
These zucchini sticks are delicious and crunchy without being fried in oil. For this recipe, I roasted them in a traditional oven, however, did you know you could use the air fryer as well? There are instructions for zucchini air fryer sticks towards the bottom of this post.
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📋Ingredients
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- Zucchini
- Panko breadcrumbs - you can use regularly breadcrumbs if that's all you have, but I really think using Panko breadcrumbs is the secret to the crispiness of this recipe.
- Parmesan cheese; grated
- Garlic powder
- Fresh parsley; chopped
- Fresh basil; chopped
- Milk
- Egg
- Olive oil spray
🥣Instructions
1️⃣Prepare the Zucchini
- Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half and then cut each half into sticks.
- Beat egg and milk in a shallow dish.
- Combine the Parmesan Cheese with the Panko breadcrumbs together in a bowl.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
2️⃣Add the Breadcrumb Mixture
- Place each zucchini stick on to a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper.
- You may need to press the breadcrumb mixture into the zucchini to make sure it is sticking.
3️⃣ Baking Instructions
- Spray each zucchini stick with the olive oil cooking spray before baking.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in a preheated 425° F until the zucchini sticks are golden brown and tender.
Homemade Dipping Sauces
Serve these delicious Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks warm from the oven with your favorite dipping sauces:
- Ranch Dipping Sauce
- Fry Dipping Sauce
- Homemade Tomato Sauce
- Homemade Barbecue Sauce - yes, even barbecue sauce makes a great dipping sauce too!
Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
This recipe can easily be prepared in an air fyer. Follow these simple steps for an even healthier version of this delicious recipe:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the zucchini sticks in a single layer and bake 12 to 14 minutes, flipping them halfway until the zucchini sticks are crispy and tender.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might have to do this in batches.
Air Fryer Reheating Tips
- Oven roasted zucchini sticks are best served warm from the oven or fresh from the air fryer.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an air tight container.
- Reheatk in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes at 400°F until warmed through and crispy again.
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Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Set aside.
- Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half and then cut each half into sticks.
- Beat egg and milk in a shallow dish.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place each zucchini stick on to a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper, press the breadcrumb mixture into the zucchini to make sure the breadcrumbs are sticking.
- Spray each zucchini stick with the olive oil cooking spray before baking.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the zucchini sticks are golden brown and tender.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
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Notes
- You could also prepare this recipe in a preheated 400F air fryer.
- Place the zucchini sticks in a single layer and bake 12 to 14 minutes, flipping them halfway until the zucchini sticks are crispy and tender.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might have to do this in batches.
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2015 with new photos, a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information and air fryer instructions. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Pam says
Oh, this sounds so good. I love zucchini and am always looking for new ways to make it. Thanks for sharing it at the TFT party.
Driving Directions says
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I will try to make it.
Sahana Ajeethan says
Love your recipe!! Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again this week.
Culinary Envy says
Perfect way to use all the abundance of zucchini from the garden! Looks SO good!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
My mom makes a similar dish and I love them. Such a great way to use up an over-abundance 😉 Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week.
Vanessa D says
I really love zucchini, to the point where I've never experienced that rumored abundance of it other gardeners do. Pinning this one!
Nicole Walter says
I sure love your recipes, they are so delicious!! I know the feeling with zucchini over abundance, they are so easy to grow and delicious. We shred some up and freeze it to make chocolate zucchini bread through the winter, but this recipe would be a delicious way to use some of it up too. Sharing with my followers. Thanks so much for linking up with Inspire Me Monday. I hope you have a blessed week!!