Baked Zucchini Sticks
Crispy Baked Zucchini Sticks with a crunchy panko and parmesan coating! A tasty, easy snack or side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 5 medium zucchini, about 12 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan
- marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Position the oven rack at the top of your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F and set out a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Working with one zucchini at a time, trim the ends and then cut each zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Cut each half into 4-5 even sticks. Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
- Arrange the zucchini sticks evenly on the baking sheet skin-side down, keeping them close together.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the tops of the zucchini sticks.
- Bake for 27 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.