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Baked Zucchini Sticks

4.77 from 17 votes

The kids love these healthy Baked Zucchini Sticks! Perfect served with marinara for dipping.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Yield: 4 Servings

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

cooking spray
4 medium (7 oz each zucchinis, ends trimmed)
3 large egg whites (beaten)
1/4 tsp kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)
1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cups quick marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

Baked Zucchini Sticks:

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.
In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder and mix well.
Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.
Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks

Preheat the air fryer 400F. Air fry in a single layer, in batches, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway until golden.

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Nutrition

Serving: 16sticks, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 327mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g

- WW Points: 3

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