Description
These vegan zucchini sticks are a crispy and flavorful appetizer or snack that’s perfect for any occasion. Coated in a savory breadcrumb mixture and baked to perfection, they are a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Sticks:
- 2 medium zucchinis (cut into sticks)
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up breading station: Place flour in one bowl and plant-based milk in another.
- Coat zucchini sticks: Dip each zucchini stick in flour, then milk, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Arrange coated zucchini sticks on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot with vegan dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray zucchini sticks with oil before baking.
- Air-fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
