Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Are these legal? Because I’m not so sure.

I mean, can anything this good be anything but illegal? Crunchy breadcrumb/parmesan outside with a soft, baked zucchini inside.

They’re incredible. They’re ridiculously easy to make. They’re addictive.

But wait! Don’t call the cops just yet. I want to share it with you. Because that’s what friends do. Friends exchange greatness with each other.

And a little secret? They’re unbelievably great with tomato sauce dip. One bite and you’ll think you’re in an Italian restaurant.

Resistance is futile.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
(adapted from Aggie’s Kitchen)

Ingredients

• 3 large zucchini, sliced longways, halved and cut into sticks
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried garlic powder
• Olive oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray olive oil spray on large baking sheet. Set aside.
2. Slice zucchini into long planks. Cut planks in half then slice long into sticks.
3. In large shallow bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, set aside. In large shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano and garlic powder.
4. Working with 3-4 zucchini sticks at a time, start breading process by dunking and completely covering zucchini with egg mixture. Take zucchini sticks out of egg mixture, allowing an extra egg to drip off, and place into breadcrumb mixture. Gently coat the zucchini stick completely with breadcrumb mixture. Place breaded zucchini stick onto baking sheet.
5. Continue this process until all zucchini sticks are breaded and on baking sheet. Spray each zucchini stick with olive oil spray and place into 425 degree oven. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Using a spatula, flip each zucchini stick and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.