Use plain yogurt or a buttermilk, mayo mixture (Keep on the thick side) to coat . Then place Zucchini in a shallow sqr. bowl filled with seasoned Panko. Just shake the bowl until sticks are covered all over (Yes, you may need to twist or turn), place on Parchment paper lined backing sheet. Bake as you have instructed. Best Crispy results. Plus the Panko actually stays adhered to Zucchini. Also best to cut Zucchini sticks uniformly to the size around of a finger. They don't need to be baked until they're mush. Bake at a higher degree for 15 Min. and then lay a loose cover of aluminum foil to trap the heat until ready to plate. Ideally, they should have some crunch aside from the Panko crust. This is what I have found the most successful. Great tips - I'm definitely going to try shaking them in a bowl, which sounds a lot faster/easier. And baking at a higher temperature. Sounds like you've done this many times - thanks for sharing your experience with all of us! PJH

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