Crispy Fried Zucchini
Enjoy the delightful crunch of crispy fried zucchini, a perfect summer side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced into quarter-inch rounds
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (fine or panko)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini by washing, drying, and slicing it into quarter-inch rounds.
- Salt the slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes before patting them dry.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Dredge each zucchini slice in flour, then eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the breaded zucchini in a single layer until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the zucchini slices before frying and try using an air fryer for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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