Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

• whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon(s) cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pound(s) zucchini, (about 3 medium), cut into 1/2-by-3-inch sticks
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine flours, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a large sealable plastic bag. Dip zucchini in egg white, shake in the bag to coat, and arrange, not touching, on the baking sheet. Coat all exposed sides with cooking spray.bake on the center rack for 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and coat any floury spots with cooking spray. Continue to bake until golden and just tender, about 5 minutes more. Serve hot.1/2 cup(s)

Batter-Fried Zucchini

• 1 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound fresh zucchini or yellow summer squash (about 3 medium)
• Crisco® Butter Shortening, for frying
• OR Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks, for frying
• Grated Parmesan cheese
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• 1COMBINE 1 cup flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, milk and egg in medium bowl. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

1. 2.
   PLACE remaining 1/2 cup flour in plastic or paper bag. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch diagonal slices. Rinse and pat dry. Shake slices in flour to coat.
2. 3.
   MELT shortening to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep fryer or deep saucepan; heat to 375ºF. Dip floured zucchini in chilled batter. Let excess drip back into bowl.
3. 4.
   FRY a few at a time in hot oil 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning several times. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in 175ºF oven. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.