Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

From EatingWell: August/September 2005, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Serve with a side of your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

READER'S COMMENT:

"I enjoy dipping zucchini, as well as other veggies, in buttermilk, then seasoned brown rice flour -- and frying them in a third of an inch of olive oil or canola. I got this from Judy Rodgers' Zuni Cafe Cookbook -- she calls them "...

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16 Reviews for Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

01/04/2012

ljames84

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Crispy, yet tender

I changed the flours in the recipe to rice flour since I am gluten intolerant. It was excellent! I personally liked them best without any dipping sauce, but I used ranch (I am from Texas). The first batch I made I lined my pan with aluminum foil and that was not a great idea, I think they needed to cook longer with the foil. I do agree that you need to do a generous coat of cooking spray to help them brown or you will have some floury spots. It was a delicious recipe I can't wait to try again!

Pros: healthy, can be turned gluten free

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09/02/2011

mjcardwell

Involved Recipe, Bad Substitution

This recipe required a good bit of work to dip all the slices in the egg and then the flour mixture (I did this individually), and I made quite a mess! Also, I substituted all white flour and did not use any whole wheat flour. I used lots of cooking spray, as was recommended by other reviewers (good recommendation), but the places that did not brown adequately had a very floury taste. Perhaps with a slightly longer cooking time I would have had better results.

I might try this recipe again, but my first try was disappointing for the effort I put forth!

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07/22/2011

zap3000

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Not too bad for a first attempt!

I made these last night for dinner. As I was making them, I realized that I didn't have cornmeal but corn flour. Tried it anyway. Probably not as good as having all of the "true" ingredients but most were great tasting. I was expecting more of a crunch (probably because of the flour vs meal) I am keeping this to try again. Look forward to using some of your suggestions!

Pros: Great taste

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04/23/2011

cmitch2814

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Great Alternative to French Fries

I've made these many times & they are my favorite alternative to french fries. When I started to use a cornmeal that was more coarse, I got that extra delicious crunch I was looking for. And I always add a little more cornmeal than called for. Also, an even coating of spray is essential to making them brown properly; otherwise they'll turn out with white floury spots.

Pros: crunchy, not fried, delicious

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03/22/2011

majstikleo

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A great alternative for french fries

I was searching for something new for my zucchini other then grilled or steamed. This is a great dish I made them a few days ago and was surprised at how good they were. Only complaint I couldn't keep them really crunchy for long they have to be eaten hot hot. I will be making again for sure.

Pros: delish, crunchy, helps with fried food cravings

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