Copycat White Spot Zoo Sticks (Fried Zucchini Sticks)
Crispy breaded zucchini sticks with a quick sour cream and ranch dip, just like White Spot's famous Zoo Sticks. A fun, easy appetizer for sharing.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying or canola oil
- 1 large zucchini about 12 oz (340 g), cut into ¼-inch sticks
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup regular bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Stir together the sour cream and ranch dressing in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. This is the dip for your zucchini sticks.
- Cut the zucchini into sticks about ¼ inch thick and 3 inches long. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Beat the egg and milk together in a second shallow dish. Place the bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Coat each zucchini stick in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the bread crumbs, pressing the crumbs on firmly. Set the breaded sticks on a plate and let them rest for 10 minutes so the coating sets.
- Meanwhile, heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium-high heat to 375°F.
- Fry the sticks in small batches until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with the dip and enjoy.
Notes
Air fryer: Spray the breaded sticks with oil and air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
Oven: Spray the breaded sticks with oil and bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
Make ahead: Freeze the breaded, uncooked sticks on a baking sheet, then store them in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Cook from frozen, adding a minute or two.
Adapted from: Deep-Fried Food.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 937mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
