Description
Crispy fried zucchini delivers golden-brown slices that crunch perfectly with a light, seasoned coating. Serve these quick bites as an easy appetizer or side that makes summer vegetables totally addictive.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Trim zucchini ends and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds with a sharp knife. Ensure your slices are uniform for consistent cooking.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first for 1 cup flour, second for 2 beaten eggs, and third for 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with ¼ cup parmesan.
- Season the flour mixture with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Coat each zucchini round by first rolling in seasoned flour, then dipping completely in egg, and finally covering fully with breadcrumb mixture.
- Pour 2 cups vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat oil to exactly 375°F, checking temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Gently place breaded zucchini rounds into hot oil. Space them so they do not touch each other, preventing soggy edges.
- Fry zucchini rounds for exactly 2 minutes on first side until deep golden. Carefully turn each piece using tongs for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer crispy rounds to a paper towel-lined plate. Let excess oil drain completely for maximum crunchiness.
- Sprinkle additional salt over hot zucchini chips immediately after removing from oil. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Select smaller zucchini for more tender and less watery results when frying.
- Pat zucchini rounds completely dry with paper towels before breading to ensure a crisp coating that sticks well.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature, preventing soggy or burned breading.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg