Heat oven to 375°F.

Rinse and dry zucchini.

Wipe baking sheet with olive oil.

Pour flour in shallow bowl.

In separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs with garlic, water and little salt.

Pour bread crumbs into separate shallow bowl with a teaspoon of olive oil, pinch of salt, black pepper and mix with fingers to incorporate.

Slice ends off zucchini and then cut lengthwise a couple times until you have 2-inch long narrow pieces; rub with a little salt.

Roll zucchini pieces in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then roll in panko.

Place zucchini on baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes until light golden brown, flipping halfway through if necessary. If adding parmesan cheese, sprinkle on top of sticks during last five minutes of baking, or top after removing from oven.

Enjoy!