Zucchini Sticks
Zucchini Sticks are lightly breaded and fried zucchini that are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce for an appetizer or snack.
Servings: 16 sticks
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch long by 1/2-inch wide strips
Flour Mixture
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Egg Mixture
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon water
Breadcrumbs Mixture
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup marinara sauce, heated for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F. (You should have about 2 inches of oil.)
- On a wide deep plate, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
- On a second plate, whisk together the egg and the water.
- On a third plate, whisk together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dredge the zucchini sticks first in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
- Working in batches, add the 5-6 zucchini sticks to the heated oil and cook for 3 minutes (or until golden brown). Set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm, dipped in marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal