Fried Zucchini – “Zucchini Fries” are the perfect appetizer or side dish dipped in your favorite marinara sauce or ranch dressing. This is also a great way to get the kiddos to eat their veggies!
What ingredients do I need to make this recipe?
- 3 large zucchini’s
- panko breadcrumbs
- cornstarch
- eggs
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
What tools are needed?
Can I bake the zucchini instead of frying?
Yes, follow the recipe but skip frying and place in a 400 degree preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip zucchini over and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
How do I make fried zucchini?
Step 1: Cut the zucchinis into strips about 3 inches long. Do this by cutting the zucchini in half so you have two round halves, then cut those in half long ways and then into threes.
Step 2: Grab three bowls. Fill one with cornstarch, the second with 2 whisked eggs and the last with breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Step 3: Toss zucchini in cornstarch until fully coated. Then, dredge zucchini in the egg and then transfer to coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat until all zucchinis are breaded.
Step 4: Fill a skillet with oil about 2 inches up the side. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
Step 5: Carefully add zucchini to the skillet frying until golden. Carefully use tongs to rotate the zucchini to make sure all sides are frying evenly. Transfer zucchini to a rack as they finish. Serve immediately with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
What dressings go with fried zucchini?
Fried Zucchini
Ingredients
- 3 zucchinis
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup panko crushed
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut the zucchinis into strips about 3 inches long. Do this by cutting the zucchini in half so you have two round halves, then cut those in half long ways and then into threes.
- Grab three bowls. Fill one with cornstarch, the second with 2 whisked eggs and the last with breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Toss zucchini in cornstarch until fully coated. Then, dredge zucchini in the egg and then transfer to coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat until all zucchinis are breaded.
- Fill a skillet with oil about 2 inches up the side. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Carefully add zucchini to the skillet frying until golden. Carefully use tongs to rotate the zucchini to make sure all sides are frying evenly. Transfer zucchini to a rack as they finish. Serve immediately with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
View all of my appetizer recipes here.
Leave a Reply