Are you looking for the best zucchini appetizer? Whether you bake them in the oven or in an air fryer, you are going to love these Baked Zucchini Sticks.
additional grated cheese and minced parsley for garnish
Instructions
If using the oven, preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. If using an air fryer, preheat to 400° F (200°C).
Rinse the zucchini and trim off the ends. Leave the peel on.
Cut in half. Cut again in half, lengthwise and finally into ½-inch sticks. Depending on the size, you should have 12-16 pieces.
Prepare 3 shallow plates or bowls.
In the first plate, whisk or sift the flour.
In the second plate, whisk the eggs with the milk and the minced garlic.
In the third plate, combine panko, cheese, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat each zucchini stick lightly with flour, followed by a dip in the egg wash and finally rolled lightly in the panko mixture.
Place each zucchini stick on the parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
Continue this process for all of the zucchini sticks.
For oven: Bake at 425℉ (220°C) for about 25-30 minutes. Turn them over after 15 minutes.For Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve with your favorite sauce.
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Notes
Cut the zucchini the same size so that they cook evenly.
As long as the total quantity of fresh herbs is respected, feel free to replace them with your preference.
Baking temperatures for the air fryer is just a guideline, make sure to consult your manual.
Can I make this recipe Gluten-free? Yes. Replace both the flour and the panko with a gluten-free product. Can I serve this as a side dish? Yes. It actually pairs wonderfully with this Baked Cod Fish recipe.Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.