Zucchini Sticks
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these Zucchini Sticks are delicious finger food! Served with dipping sauce, they're a real hit!
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
Footnote: Keep the temperature of the oil consistent at 350ºF otherwise if the oil is too hot, it will burn the sticks and if the oil is too low, the sticks will absorb the oil making them soggy and oily.