The super crunchy zucchini are an easy, quick, and extremely tasty recipe. We have a lot of zucchini to consume, as many are growing in the countryside, and this is one of my super quick and delicious recipes to use them. The super crunchy zucchini are prepared in 5 minutes, they are simple but very tasty, baked, golden and crunchy thanks to a special ingredient, they are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or vegetarian main course, but also for an aperitif. Make plenty because they disappear quickly; every time I make them not even crumbs are left!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs zucchini
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste spices
Steps
Super crunchy zucchini are super easy and quick to prepare. First, clean the zucchini and cut them into sticks about 0.4 inches wide.
Place the zucchini sticks in a bowl and season with salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add black pepper, spices to taste (I used garlic powder, rosemary, and oregano), grated parmesan cheese, cornmeal, and mix all ingredients well.
Transfer the super crunchy zucchini onto a baking sheet and spread them evenly, ensuring they all touch the base so they cook and brown better. Pour a drizzle of oil on top and bake in a preheated oven at 428°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes until golden.
Notes:
Super crunchy zucchini can be stored at room temperature for a few hours or in the fridge for a couple of days. For a vegan version, feel free to omit the cheese. You can use any spices for the coating. Instead of cornmeal, you can also use breadcrumbs, but the crunchy zucchini will be slightly less golden and crunchy. You can also cook them in an air fryer at 392°F (200°C) for 17-20 minutes.
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