Baked Zucchini Sticks (Gluten Free)
These are not for sharing. Or you can double the recipe to make things fair. I eat these for movie night with a nice squeezing of lemon. I don’t even need a dip. Although a delicious yogurty Tsatziki is a duly welcomed addition.
Ingredients:
The simplest of recipes sometimes produces the greatest of results. All you need for this yumminess is two zucchinis, olive oil, cheese, corn meal and spices. I added some paprika, onion powder and garlic powder.
substitutes:
Any cheese will work with this recipes. Just make sure it is grated and in small crumbles. If you don’t have corn meal, you can use corn starch or regular all purpose flour. You can even use bread crumbs or almond flour.
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Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 3 tbs Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tbs corn meal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
- serve with lots of lemon
- Dip: Lazy Tzatziki
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 420°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice your zucchini into sticks – not too thick and not too thin. Transfer to a large bowl and add in the oil. Stir to coat everything well. Next add in the cheese, corn meal and spices. Toss again to coat all. Transfer to your baking sheet and spread out (its best if they don't touch). Bake for 25 minutes or until crispy. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
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Couldn’t wait to try this, and you WON’T wanna share! I used three small zucchinis so I would have a little to share, but nope! I ate them all. Stella’s right! Delicious dinner!!!
Hi Jenny! hahahaha right! they are too good to share!! Thank you for taking the time to rate and your feedback!
I’m the oven now – can’t wait to try them
Hi Kathy! I hope you enjoyed them!!
Want to try in air fryer but have not used before, any specific instructions for doing them in air fryer? Time and temp ? Thanks
Great recipe and very delicious thank you🌸
Hi Nalan! Glad you liked them! Thank you for writing the review!
Have you tried these in the air fryer? If so what temp and length?
Would panko work instead of corn meal?
Hi Andrea, Absolutely you can sub that with panko!
I just found gluten free Pango breadcrumbs. Will they work for this recipe? (And how?!)
Hi Penney! Yes those will work same as the regular panko!
Not a great recipe. Zucchini is soggy! Perhaps salt zucchini sticks first to remove excess water?
Hi Julie, sorry the recipe didn’t work for you. That could definitely work..
Happened to me too cuz I put too many on the pan at once. But I took off the ones that were done, spaced out the remainder and back in the oven. I kept removing the ones that were done and putting the rest back in. The pan made a few rounds back in the oven, but while the stix were finishing up cooking, I sat down and ate the ones that were done. I’ll know next time: space them out good, cut them thinner
Hi Jenny, thanks for sharing your tips with everyone!
I can’t wait to make these! It says it makes 2 servings, are the nutritional facts per serving or for the whole recipe?
Thank you!
Hi Heidi! The nutritional facts are for 2 servings! You’re gonna love them!
Great taste! Unfortunately the sticks didn’t get crispy, don’t understand why, followed the recipe.
Hi Fleur! Every oven is different.. maybe try increasing oven temp to 420F next time! Hope this helps! Cheers!
It also helps if you cook them on a baking rack
Hi Jane, great tip! Thanks for replying!!
Air frier works best and I double coat with a egg wash sometimes makes then crispier
1st of your recipes I tried and I loved it we’ll try them all they’re great and healthy, used no salt just a bit of mrs dash
Hi Susan! Love the Mrs Dash sub in! I will try it next!
First time here, gonna try it tonite! Your recipes are Amazing !!
Hi Sobhan! Thank you so much for the kind message! Hope you love every recipe you create!
On TikTok you said cornstarch and your recipe calls for cornmeal..which is it
Hi Lise, in the video it says corn meal…please check again
Mine weren’t super crispy but still really delicious and easy! Next time I’ll try them in the air fryer to see if they get more crispy. Definitely making them again.
Great recipe, quick and easy
Hi Jena! Thank you for the feedback – glad you enjoyed!!
Must try it 👍🌹
Hi Alia, you definitely need to make this!
It was very enjoyable in my opinion. Definitely a delectable food option for losing weight.
Hi Hans, These are definitely great when you’re craving something to munch on and healthy! Thank you for the rating and comment!