Crispy potato and zucchini sticks are a super tasty side dish that is easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, whether for dinner or lunch. A great way to enjoy vegetables in a unique and tasty manner. Their irresistible crunch makes them perfect to pair with sauces of all kinds such as mayonnaise, ketchup, yogurt sauce, and guacamole. Preparing them is simple and quick, just a bit of time in the oven, I assure you everyone will love them. I chose to bake these potato sticks, but if you prefer, you can easily fry them in peanut oil. Adding zucchini makes them even tastier, but you can omit it if you prefer, the result is still delicious. If you like potato sticks, also try the Crunchy Fries with only 3 ingredients. So friends, just give them a try now!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 259.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 36.97 (g) of which sugars 1.53 (g)
- Proteins 6.42 (g)
- Fat 10.24 (g) of which saturated 2.31 (g)of which unsaturated 0.59 (g)
- Fibers 2.59 (g)
- Sodium 554.43 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs potatoes, unpeeled, cooked, boiled
- to taste chopped parsley
- 1.4 oz pecorino cheese
- to taste salt
- 1 zucchini
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil (+ to taste of EVO oil before baking)
- to taste pepper
- 3 tbsps cornstarch (generously)
- to taste breadcrumbs (for breading)
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- Baking Trays
- Parchment Paper
- Stovetops
Steps
Boil the potatoes and mash them
Add the parsley
Add the egg.
Add the pecorino cheese
Grate the zucchini
Add the extra virgin olive oil
Add the salt
Add the cornstarch
Work the mixture until well compacted. If it feels too soft, add more cornstarch. This depends a lot on the potatoes.
Form the sticks with the help of breadcrumbs
Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with additional EVO oil. Bake in a preheated fan oven at 356°F (180°C) for 25 minutes. They should be crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Our crispy potato and zucchini sticks are ready to be enjoyed.
