18 Jul 2011

Crispy Zucchini Sticks


It's that time of year again, zucchini season!  My mother-in-law has planted a bunch, so I get frequent zucchini deliveries.  No complaints here, however I do need to find creative ways to cook them, otherwise we will get zucchini overload.  This is a simple and tasty way to eat zucchinis.  Rather than deep frying, baking is another alternative.


Ingredients:
-2 zucchinis
-1/3 cup flour
-1 cup panko breadcrumbs
-2 eggs
-Salt & pepper
-Oil for deep frying

Instructions:
-Cut up zucchini into sticks (about 3 inches in length).
-Season the zucchini sticks with salt and pepper.
-Toss zucchini sticks in flour.
-Dip zucchini sticks in egg.
-Coat zucchini sticks in the breadcrumbs.
-Deep fry on medium to high heat until golden brown.

Optional:
-Dip zucchini sticks in ranch dressing, marinara sauce or mayo mixture (6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3 teaspoons lemon juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste).

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