Description
Crispy Fried Zucchini delivers golden, crunchy slices that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Seasoned with a light touch of salt and pepper, these zesty rounds turn ordinary vegetables into a crowd-pleasing snack your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep your zucchini by rinsing and thoroughly drying 2 medium zucchinis. Slice them into precise ¼-inch rounds with a sharp knife.
- Create three separate shallow bowls: fill the first with ½ cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper, the second with 2 beaten eggs, and the third with 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with ¼ cup Parmesan and ½ tsp garlic powder.
- Coat each zucchini round by first dusting in seasoned flour, then dipping completely in egg, and finally pressing firmly into breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Pour ½ inch vegetable oil into a skillet. Heat to exactly 350°F over medium-high heat, checking temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Carefully place zucchini rounds into hot oil, ensuring they do not overlap. Fry for exactly 2-3 minutes per side until your rounds turn a deep golden brown.
- Remove zucchini slices with a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drip back into the pan. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb remaining oil.
- Immediately sprinkle hot zucchini rounds with a pinch of salt. Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce for maximum crispiness.
Notes
- Ensure zucchini are completely dry before breading to prevent soggy coating and help achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature, which guarantees consistent golden-brown results without burning or undercooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Let zucchini slices rest on paper towels for a few minutes after frying to absorb excess oil and maintain their crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg