Zucchini Sticks
Do you ever wonder what happened to zucchini sticks?
Back in the 80s and 90s, when we were going out to a pub or brasserie, we could always find zucchini sticks on the menu in the starter/appetizer section served with ranch dressing!
Then one day “poof!” they just disappeared…
We were out with our friends for dinner and while we were studying what was on the menu, we started talking about the dishes we used to enjoy that are rarely seen on menus these days. It’s not like they weren’t good or unpopular… au contraire. I guess it’s like anything else… it’s not “trendy” anymore.
I realize that everyone wants to evolve and try new food items but come on now, you have to leave the good stuff on the menu. Many good dishes vanish with time but there’s nothing stopping you from making them at home with my Zucchini Stick recipe!
This finger food is fun to eat. It’s also a recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes. I bread mine in Panko® breadcrumbs that I grind in my spice grinder so it’s not as coarse and it sticks better to the zucchini. I also season them with different spices.
After quickly frying them in a skillet, I like to transfer the sticks to a plate lined with paper towel so it can absorb the excess oil – and at the same time removing the excess guilt of eating something fried… lol!
I also serve them with my Zippy Ranch Dressing! C’mon, if I can make it at home why buy it from the store. If you haven’t tried my dressing yet, you’re missing out on something because the taste is so fresh and tasty with a little kick to it to make it deliciously different…
Next time you’re craving these Zucchini Sticks and can’t find them at your local pub because they’re not “in” anymore, go buy a zucchini and simply make them at home. This quick and easy recipe will certainly take your taste buds back in time and put a smile on your face…
Bon Appétit!
Here are some other tasty finger food recipes for you to try…
– Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip
– Easy Chicken Quesadillas
– Baked Chicken Wings/Drumettes
– Grilled Fish Tacos
– Italian-Style Bruschetta
– Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
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Zucchini Sticks
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Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini, cut into 16 pieces
- 1 large free-run egg
- Few dashes hot sauce, such as Cholula®
- 1/2 cup Panko® breadcrumbs, ground
- 1/4 cup Grana Padano cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying tips & tricks
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, add egg and hot sauce; beat well.
- In a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, smoked paprika, and garlic salt. Close the bag and give it a good shake until the ingredients are well blended.
- Dip the zucchini sticks in the egg mixture and then transfer them to the breadcrumb mixture; close the bag and shake until well coated. Transfer them to a plate.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. When it reaches 370ºF (see Footnote), working in batches, add the coated zucchini sticks and fry them until golden brown, about 1 to 1 ½ minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve with ranch dressing.
Notes
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