Crispy Fried Zucchini
Delightfully crispy fried zucchini made with fresh, summer zucchinis for a satisfying side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and dry the zucchinis, then slice into 1/4 inch thick half-moons.
- Sprinkle the zucchini slices with salt and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse and pat the zucchini dry to remove excess moisture.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Dip each zucchini slice into the flour, then the eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the zucchini slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt.
Notes
For an air fryer option, cook at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: zucchini, fried vegetable, summer recipe, side dish, crispy, vegetarian