Super Crispy Vegan Oven-Baked Zucchini Sticks
🌱 Super Crispy Vegan Zucchini Sticks 🥒
These Super Crispy Vegan Zucchini Sticks are breaded fries with a golden crust and a tender zucchini center. No eggs. No dairy. They taste like the appetizer basket you actually want to finish. Dip them in marinara, vegan ranch, or garlic yogurt.
I love making these in the air fryer so the crumbs stay loud. Pat the zucchini dry first. Wet sticks steam and the coating slides off. 💚
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Why You’ll Love These Sticks 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🔥 Super crispy coating
- 🥒 Tender zucchini inside
- 💨 Air-fryer or oven
- 🥣 Made for dipping
- 🎉 Better than fries
The Secret to Coating That Sticks
Use three bowls: flour, plant milk, then seasoned crumbs. Press the crumbs on. Don’t skip the flour step — that’s the glue. Space them out so they roast instead of steam.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I bake them? 🔥
Yes. 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping once. Spray with oil.
Can I fry them? 🍳
Yes. Shallow-fry in a thin layer of oil, 2–3 minutes per side.
Why did they get soggy? 🥒
The zucchini was wet or they sat too long. Eat them hot.
🌱 Super Crispy Vegan Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into sticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 cup panko or breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil spray or 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions 👩🍳
- Pat the zucchini sticks very dry.
- Set up three bowls: flour, plant milk, and crumbs mixed with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each stick in flour, then milk, then crumbs. Press so the coating sticks.
- Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden.
- Or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1/4) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 |
| Protein | 6g |
| Net carbohydrates | 20g |
| Total carbohydrates | 23g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total fat | 6g |
| Sodium | 480mg |
Estimates based on breaded zucchini sticks cooked in an air fryer. Exact numbers may vary by cooking method.
Notes & Tips 💡
- Cut the sticks the same size so they cook evenly.
- A pinch of Italian seasoning in the crumbs is excellent.
- Don’t stack them in the air fryer. Work in batches.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer, not the microwave.
These Super Crispy Vegan Zucchini Sticks are golden, crunchy, and built for dipping. Zucchini fries that actually stay crisp. 🥒🌱
If you make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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