Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks are a delicious way to enjoy the abundance of zucchini growing in your garden this summer.
Panko breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan cheese gives them that crispy texture that’s perfect for dipping in homemade marinara sauce or homemade ranch dressing. Let me show you how easy this recipe is to prepare for your family and friends.
One of the nice things about planting a summer garden is enjoying very fresh vegetables. We love these Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks that I made tonight for dinner.
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.
These zucchini sticks are delicious and crunchy without being fried. I made these in a traditional oven, however I am also including instructions for baking in them in an air fryer towards the bottom of this post.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Baking Trays
- Parchment Baking Sheets or parchment paper
- Cheese grater
INGREDIENTS:
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!
- 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
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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. You may need to press the breadcrumb mixture into the zucchini to make sure it is 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 with these Delicious 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 Instructions
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 degrees 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.
Tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to rate it!
Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized zucchini
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbs. Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley; chopped
- 1 teaspoon basil; chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- 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.
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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 76Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 136mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2015 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I will try to make it.
Love your recipe!! Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again this week.
Perfect way to use all the abundance of zucchini from the garden! Looks SO good!
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.
I really love zucchini, to the point where I've never experienced that rumored abundance of it other gardeners do. Pinning this one!
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!!
Great side! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned & Yummed! Have a great week!
Kim
Yum Yum!! These look amazing. I love zucchini sticks. So much better baked than deep fried.
Have you linked up at #bloggerspotlight yet this week? You should!
These looks so good- I love trying zucchini in different ways. Pinned for later. Found your blog on the Sunday Features link party and started following on Pinterest.
yum! I love fried zucchini, but this sounds great as well!
These look so good and my daughter might actually eat zucchini this way!
I love zucchini and these sticks look amazing! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Lois, the "window box" looks amazing! I do love your parmesan crusted zucchini sticks, they look gorgeous and no doubt they are delicious! Pinning/sharing.
These look great! Pinning and sharing!
What a great alternative to traditional bread sticks! Plus, I love zucchini!
These look yummy!
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