Kittencal's Fried Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 medium zucchini, unpeeled, sliced lengthwise then cut into sticks (or cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch rounds)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon water (might need another egg)
• olive oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a shallow bowl whisk the eggs with water.
• 2 in another shallow dish combine dry bread crumbs, flour, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, dried parsley, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using).
• 3 dip the zucchini sticks in egg/water mixture (allowing any excess to drip off) then coat into the breadcrumb mixture.
• 4 heat oil in a skillet until hot.
• 5 fry zucchini in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
• 6 transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• 7 serve immediately.