Recipe: FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS x2

DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. fine dry seasoned bread
crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
about 1/2 qt. Mazola corn oil
3/4 lb. zucchini, cut in 2 x
1/2 x 1/4-inch stick

Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, sift
together flour and salt. In a third bowl stir together bread
crumbs and cheese. Pour corn oil into heavy 3 quart saucepan
or deep fryer. Fill 1/3 full and heat to 375 degrees. Dip zucchini
sticks in milk, then in flour; shake off excess. Dip again in
milk carefully. Place in corn oil, a few at a time. Fry 1 to
2 minutes until crisp and brown. Drain and serve.

FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

2 small zucchini, trim and cut
into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch
strips
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried oregano,
crumbled
freshly ground black pepper
pinch of garlic powder
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. finely crushed cracker
crumbs
vegetable oil

Put zucchini in a small bowl; sprinkle with salt,
oregano, pepper and garlic powder. Toss until zucchini sticks
are evenly coated. Place flour, eggs and cracker crumbs in 3
separate large plates. Beat eggs with a few drops of water
until thoroughly blended. Toss zucchini sticks, a few at a
time, in flour until evenly coated. Tap off excess. Drop
zucchini sticks into eggs; remove with two forks allowing
excess egg to drop back into plate. Toss sticks in crumbs,
evenly coat, pressing sticks gently to make sure coating
adheres. Transfer zucchini sticks to wire rack for about 15
minutes to allow the coating to set. Pour vegetable oil into
deep heavy 3 quart saucepan to depth of 6 inches. Heat over
medium-high until deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. Slip
some of the zucchini sticks into hot oil with slotted spoon.
Do not crowd pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes,
adjusting heat if necessary to maintain frying temperature of
oil. Remove sticks to paper toweling with wire strainer.
Drain. Keep warm in oven on low setting. Repeat with remain-
ing zucchini. Serve hot.