Spicy Zucchini Stix

Spicy Zucchini Stix

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

2 to 3 medium Zucchini cut into strips

2 egg whites

1 whole egg

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 cup Panko Crumbs

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

Olive Oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Wash the Zucchini and cut into 1/2 inch X 3 inch strips

Place the strips onto a layer of paper towels and generously sprinkle with salt, set aside

This process will allow the extra moisture to be pulled out of the Zucchini

Next, in a medium bowl mix the flour, Panko crumbs, cumin, Chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper together

In a medium bowl whip the egg whites and the whole egg with 1/4 cup water until mixed well

With a paper towel pat the tops of the Zucchini strips until the moisture has been removed

For the breading process, take just a few at a time so you get really good coverage on all sides

Drop several strips into the egg mixture and then into the flour and panko mixture

Generously oil a baking sheet with olive oil

Place the breaded strip onto a well oiled baking sheet making sure that each strip has room and is not touching the other strip

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes then turn the squash strips and continue to cook another 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned

Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before serving

Serve with Salsa