Baked Zucchini Sticks (Oven or Air Fryer)
Enjoy crispy Baked Zucchini Sticks (Oven or Air Fryer) as a delicious appetizer. Try this easy recipe today for a healthy snack!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- ⅓ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated cheese (Pecorino Romano or Parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (Italian flatleaf, fresh, minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (fresh, minced)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (Optional)
- Additional grated cheese and minced parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and trim the zucchini; cut into uniform sticks about ½ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs mixed with milk and minced garlic, and one with panko mixed with cheese and seasonings.
- Dredge each zucchini stick in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in the panko mixture.
- Arrange on a lined baking sheet or air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven or air fry for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg