OH! Magazine - Australian Version July 2015 | Page 18

( OH YUM ) PHOODIE’S ZUCCHINI CHIPS Phoodie shares this delicious substitute for traditional chips. These ‘chips’ are actually zucchini fingers. They’re lightly coated in good quality parmesan and Japanese panko crumbs, and then baked until golden. What you’ll need: 2 large zucchini 2 eggs, whisked 1½ cups panko crumbs ¾ cup parmesan, grated finely 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Olive oil spray How to make them: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Cut each zucchini in half and then each half into eight fingers, as per the images below. 3. Whisk the egg in a bowl and set aside. Makes: 32 4. Combine the panko crumbs and the parmesan, along with the salt and pepper in a bowl and set aside. 5. Generously spray a baking paper lined oven tray with olive oil spray. 6. One by one, dip each zucchini finger into the egg, then into the panko mix, and then place on the tray. 7. Lightly spray the tops of the chips before placing them into the oven for approximately 25 minutes or until they become dark golden. Note: you may need to change your oven setting to ‘grill’ for the last five minutes of cooking to ensure good and even colour. 18 JULY 2015 ( OH! MAGAZINE )