Description
Crispy Fried Zucchini will become your go-to summer treat that delivers perfect golden crunch with minimal effort. Grab fresh zucchini, a simple coating, and hot oil to whip up this addictive snack that disappears faster than you can fry them.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Create three separate bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and seasoned breadcrumb mixture in the third.
- Slice 2 medium zucchinis into precise ¼-inch rounds for consistent cooking.
- Dredge each zucchini round first in the flour, ensuring a light, even coating.
- Dip the floured zucchini slice into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
- Press the slice into the breadcrumb mixture, coating completely and firmly.
- Heat 1½ cups vegetable oil in a large pan to 350°F.
- Carefully place 3-4 coated zucchini rounds into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry each slice for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried zucchini with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat frying process with remaining zucchini slices.
- Serve immediately with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh zucchini with smooth skin for the best crispy texture and clean flavor.
- Pat zucchini slices completely dry with paper towels before coating to help breading stick better and prevent oil splattering.
- Use a deep-fry or instant-read thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature around 350°F for perfect golden crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with cornstarch or rice flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs with almond meal for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg