How to Make Zucchini Fries | Zucchini Sticks

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option while crushed crackers can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking rack by brushing it with extra virgin olive oil.

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters to create sticks.

Brush the fleshy side of the zucchini sticks with extra virgin olive oil.

In a bowl, combine grated parmesan cheese, fresh thyme (2 teaspoons), dried oregano, sweet paprika (about ½ teaspoon), black pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt to make the topping.

Sprinkle the topping mixture generously over the oiled zucchini sticks, using your hands for better control.

Arrange the zucchini sticks on the prepared baking rack.

Bake in the preheated oven for a few minutes until tender and crispy.

If the zucchini sticks do not crisp up, place them under the broiler for a few minutes for additional color.

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