Description
Golden, crunchy, and absolutely delicious, crispy fried zucchini is the perfect appetizer, side dish, or snack. Coated in a flavorful Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, these zucchini slices are fried to perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini – Wash, dry, and slice zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Set up the breading station – In three shallow bowls, place flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the third.
- Coat the zucchini – Dip each slice into flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.
- Heat the oil – In a large skillet, heat about ½ inch of oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.
- Fry the zucchini – Place coated slices in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and serve – Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes