I generally try to keep far away from fried foods, but having such a bumper crop of zucchini this year I decided I was doing myself a disservice to at least not try to make zucchini stix. Turns out, they are not fried after all. I got this little ditty of a recipe from the BlogChef.net and since you bake them I simply HAD to make some. I will make them again (and again and again…..you should see the garden! oy!!) as they were just great! Thanks Blog Chef! Easy summertime recipe. Mine took a bit longer than 12 minutes to cook if you want them soft and juicy!!!
Here’s all you do:
Ingredients:
Onion dip-
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium sweet onion (peeled and sliced)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup mayonnaise (I used 1/2 cup and a tad more vinegar)
salt and pepper (to taste)
Zucchini Sticks-
3 medium zucchini (cut into 3inch long sticks)
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
olive oil cooking spray
Step 1: To make the onion dip- melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion has softened and then become caramelized (about 10 to 15 minutes). Once the onions are medium brown remove from the heat and stir in cider vinegar. Place onions and vinegar mixture into a food processor. Add honey and mustard and blend until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 2: In a pie dish combine Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray the parchment with olive oil cooking spray. In a small bowl lightly beat together 2 eggs. Dip the stick first in the egg mixture and then roll in the panko breadcrumb mixture. Place the sticks onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: Place into the oven and bake sticks at 425 degrees for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes turn over and bake for an additional 8 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Serve immediately with the sweet onion dip.
(Makes About 3 Dozen Zucchini Sticks)
Easy too! Even your dog will love them….if you let them eat those things. Poor Jessie….didn’t even get a crumb!
Bon Appétit!
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