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Fried Zucchini

Crispy and delicious fried zucchini, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 2 medium Zucchini sliced into rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably panko for extra crunch
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Oil
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Zucchini
  1. Slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds.
Set Up Breading Station
  1. In one bowl, place the flour. In a second bowl, beat the egg. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Bread the Zucchini
  1. Dip each zucchini slice first in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Fry the Zucchini
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the zucchini slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove the fried zucchini and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the fried zucchini before serving.

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