Fried Zucchini Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 1581kcal

Author: Maureen Abood

Fried Zucchini is one of the greatest savory treats! Serve as an appetizer, part of a mezze, or as a side dish (but do serve it hot out of the frying pan!). My recipe is based on one from Bear Creek Organic Farm and yields incredibly crisp bites that will become a favorite to make, serve, and enjoy.

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Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups panko
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more for finishing
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sumac or paprika, 7 Spice, or other spices
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
2 large eggs
4 cups oil avocado, olive oil, expeller pressed canola, safflower oil, or grapeseed oil, for frying

Instructions

Cut the zucchini in sticks (batons): Trim the zucchini ends and cut them in half crosswise. Then cut each half into two or three sticks depending on the size of the zucchini, cutting on an angle from the green outer edge toward the center of the cut-side facing down. Try to cut them all a similar size.
In a small food processor or a blender, process the panko, cornmeal, and spices until mixed and ground. Transfer to a medium bowl.
In another medium bowl, whisk the eggs with 2 teaspoons water to make the egg wash. Place the flour in a third medium bowl.
In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat to about 375°F. Keep it there and don't let the oil get hotter than that.
Bread the zucchini sticks, just a couple at a time. First, dip in flour and knock of any excess (that's important!). Second, dip in egg wash and allow excess egg to drain off. Third, dip in the panko mixture. Set aside until you have about 15 breaded sticks.
Use tongs to place the breaded zucchini in the hot oil. They should bubble vigorously. When the bottom side is golden after about 2 minutes, use the tongs to turn the zucchini sticks. Continue frying until golden, another minute or two.
Line a plate with paper towel. Transfer the fried zucchini to the plate and dust lightly with more fine sea salt. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and continue breading and frying the rest of the zucchini.

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