Baked zucchini sticks are an easy appetizer recipe made with a handful of simple ingredients. Thin zucchini sticks are breaded with toasted panko, parmesan, and ranch seasoning, then baked in the oven until crispy.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
1poundzucchini, about 2 medium
1cuppanko bread crumbs
½cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
1teaspoonranch seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
1largeegg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with an oven-safe cooling rack. Spray cooling rack with cooking spray and set aside.
Slice zucchini into ½ inch wide sticks. Each zucchini should make approximately 16 sticks. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add bread crumbs and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, pour into a shallow bowl, and allow to cool for a few minutes. Then, add parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
Crack egg into a separate shallow bowl and whisk with a fork.
Pat zucchini sticks dry with a paper towel, then dip into egg, flipping to coat all sides. Gently shake to remove excess egg, then transfer to breadcrumb bowl and gently pat to coat all sides. Transfer to prepared cooling rack topped baking sheet. Repeat with all zucchini sticks.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and can easily be pierced through with a fork. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch dressing.
Serving size of 8 sticks is based on recipe making 32 sticks from 1 pound of zucchini.
If your zucchini is very wet: optionally, after slicing your zucchini sticks, add salt listed in recipe and allow to set for 20 minutes. This will help draw out the moisture from your zucchini. Then, thoroughly pat dry with paper towels and continue with recipe as written.
Zucchini can be baked on parchment paper, but may need to be flipped halfway through to help bake evenly and prevent a 'soggy' side on the bottom.