Baked Zucchini Sticks

The kids love these healthy Baked Zucchini Sticks! Perfect served with marinara for dipping.
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Ingredients
  • cooking spray
  • 4 medium, 7 oz each zucchinis, ends trimmed
  • 3 large egg whites, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup quick marinara sauce for dipping, optional
Instructions
    Baked Zucchini Sticks
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder and mix well.
  4. Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.
  5. Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
  6. Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
  7. Preheat the air fryer 400F. Air fry in a single layer, in batches, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway until golden.