Baked Zucchini Fries

We recently got some zucchini/squash, and as I searched through my recipes, I found two recipes that were pretty similar. I wanted to use squash, but I also thought making some fries would be fun. Fries are one of those things that are so tasty, even though they are not all that complex - generally being some variety of fried potato sticks. However, these zucchini fries are different. First off, they are made from zucchini (and thus zucchini fries). :P Second, they are baked, and not fried. Even though they are baked, they're still crispy with a bit of crunch. In addition to the Vitamin A and Vitamin C present in zucchini/squash, since these fries are baked, they're a bit healthier, while remaining deliciously crispy and flavorful, not to mention, easy! These zucchini fries could serve as an alternative for regular fries, and they're good as a side or on their own!

Baked Zucchini Fries

by CJ Huang

Crispy, tender, and flavorful zucchini fries - golden brown on the outside and slightly roasted on the inside.

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
				zucchini/squash (sliced to sticks)
			2 slices	bread, crumbs
			1	egg, beaten
				oregano
				cheese	Romano or Parmesan work well
				salt
				pepper

Methods:

1. Mix bread crumbs, oregano, and cheese (optional).
2. Dip zucchini in egg and shake off excess.
3. Cover egged zucchini in bread crumbs and shake off excess.
4. Place zucchini on baking sheet in a single layer and a bit of space around each stick.
5. Bake at 400F until crisp and golden brown.