Description
These Baked Zucchini Sticks are a healthy, crave-worthy snack or appetizer. Fresh zucchini strips are breaded in a seasoned Parmesan-panko coating, then baked to crispy, golden perfection. They’re easy to make, require minimal oil, and deliver plenty of flavor and crunch for guilt-free snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Zucchini
- 2 medium zucchinis
Breading
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Dipping and Coating
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray for easy cleanup and optimum crispness.
- Prepare Zucchini – Wash and dry the zucchinis. Cut off the ends, then slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Slice each half into sticks, about 1/2-inch thick and 3–4 inches long.
- Set Up Breading Station – In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water. In a separate dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bread the Zucchini – Dip each zucchini stick first into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Then, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Arrange the coated sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake – Lightly spray the tops of the zucchini sticks with cooking spray or olive oil spray. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve – Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch, if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the breaded sticks rest for 5 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute regular breadcrumbs for panko, but panko gives the best crunch.
- Switch up seasonings to suit your taste—try smoked paprika or chili flakes for a kick.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for about 5 minutes at 400°F to crisp up again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 6–8 sticks)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
