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Fried Zucchini

Crispy and delicious fried zucchini slices, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

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
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  4. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Breading
  1. Dip each zucchini slice into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Frying
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the breaded zucchini slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.

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