Best 10 Best Deep Fried Zucchini Recipes

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**Crispy and Flavorful: A Culinary Journey into Deep-Fried Zucchini Delights**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing deep-fried zucchini recipes. These golden-brown treats are a symphony of flavors, combining the delicate sweetness of zucchini with a crispy coating that shatters in your mouth. Whether you prefer a classic batter or a flavorful breadcrumb crust, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste buds. Dive into the ultimate indulgence with our classic deep-fried zucchini, where the simplicity of ingredients shines through. For a delightful twist, try our Parmesan-crusted zucchini, where the cheesy goodness adds an extra layer of richness. If you're looking for a healthier alternative, our air fryer zucchini provides a crispy crunch without the guilt. And for those who love a spicy kick, our spicy deep-fried zucchini delivers a fiery burst of flavor. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, our recipes will guide you towards creating perfect deep-fried zucchini dishes that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEELY'S FRIED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Peanut oil, for frying
3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste. In a third plate add eggs and water. Dredge the zucchini in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko.
  • Working in batches, place the breaded zucchini slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside the zucchini.
  • For the sauce:
  • Add all the ingredients into a serving bowl and mix until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour.

FRIED ZUCCHINI



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Giada De Laurentiis' Fried Zucchini, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, are crispy and vegetarian, covered with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Olive oil, for frying
1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch long by 1/2-inch wide strips

Steps:

  • Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
  • Stir 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, the panko, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Working in batches, dip the zucchini in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the zucchini in the panko mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the zucchini strips on a baking sheet.
  • When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the zucchini sticks until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels and drain.
  • Arrange the fried zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS



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Our garden always produces a ton of zucchini in the summer. This is one of our favorite ways to cook it. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Provided by Emo G.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

oil for frying
¾ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup bread crumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 zucchini, sliced into 3-inch sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a shallow dish.
  • Mix flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, and salt together in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip zucchini sticks into the egg mixture; roll in bread crumbs to coat. Dip in the egg mixture again; reroll in bread crumbs.
  • Cook breaded zucchini sticks in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 570.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

WORLD'S BEST FRIED ZUCCHINI



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I have loved this ever since I was a little girl. It takes a while to make but it's really easy and totally worth it. Cooked zucchini is the best!! **However, I must mention that I use garden zucchinis for this recipe that tend to be quite a bit larger than those purchased in a grocery store. If you are using smaller zucchinis, you will need less of the coating mixture.

Provided by LauraLou

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large zucchini (1/4-inch slices)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
salt and pepper, as needed
butter, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat electric fry pan to 250°F.
  • Mix eggs and milk in bowl.
  • Soak handful of zucchini slices in mixture.
  • Lightly shake them off and coat them with flour.
  • Place each slice in the fry pan with plenty of butter.
  • Repeat until all slices are in the pan.
  • Cook until each side is dark brown.
  • Salt and pepper slices to taste.
  • Enjoy!

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS



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An excellent snack or appetizer at any time or at a party. I have been making this recipe for over 30 years. Enjoyed by all that love zucchini.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium zucchini, - 8 inches long
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk, homogenized
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
3/4 cup cracker crumb (saltines)
2 cups extra virgin olive oil (for deep frying) or 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1 (2 ounce) package bearnaise sauce mix

Steps:

  • Wash and trim zucchini, (DO NOT PEEL).
  • Cut zucchini into about 2 1/2" long by 1/2" thick strips.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat eggs and milk until fluffy.
  • In a plastic bag, add flour, seasoning salt and shake well.
  • In a separate plastic bag, add finely crushed saltine crackers.
  • Dip zucchini strips in egg mixture.
  • Drop into flour mixture and shake well to coat.
  • Dip again into egg mixture.
  • Drop into crushed crackers and shake well to coat.
  • Heat olive oil to 325 F to 350 F in a medium-size frying pan or use a deep fryer.
  • Drop coated zucchini (a few at a time) in the hot oil and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, turning once, (DO NOT OVERCOOK).
  • Zucchini should be crunchy.
  • Serve immediately with Bearnaise Sauce as a dip.
  • SAUCE FOR DIPPING: Prepare contents of Bearnaise sauce according to package directions or make your own.
  • NOTE: Instead of using plastic bags, place the flour mixture in a mixing bowl, and the crumbs in a separate bowl. This will not be quite as messy.
  • Also, Panko crumbs would be excellent or cornflake crumbs.
  • See recipe #382043.

DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI



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I was looking for a plain old battered, deep fried zucchini, but most on here are seasoned, or breaded and baked. So here is plain old beer battered zucchini, care of momofukufor2.com She has this amazing sriracha-lime mayonnaise for dipping (I'll put it in as the last step); between that and good old dill dip, these things disappear fast. My serving sizes are off, I just threw numbers in.

Provided by ChloeBaby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 3 deep fried zucchinis, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 small zucchini, cut into spears
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup very cold beer
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Heat your oil in a high sided pot to 375 degrees over medium high heat.
  • Meanwhile, gently toss the zucchini spears with 1 tablespoon of flour.
  • Mix together the 1/2 cup flour, salt, baking powder.
  • Add the beer and mix gently. Don't worry about lumps.
  • When your oil is ready, dip the zucchini in the batter, then fry to a golden brown colour. Make sure to not crowd them in the pot, a few at a time only.
  • Drain on paper towel and enjoy.
  • Sriracha-Lime Mayonnaise:.
  • 2 tbs kewpie mayonnaise (Japanese mayo), 2 tsp sriracha, 2 tsp lime juice, touch of lime zest. Mix all ingredients together.

FRIED ZUCCHINI



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Fried food is probably not on anyone's lists of healthy eats, but you have to start with this: Fat is good for you. There are differences among fats, of course, but with trans-fats in full retreat and lard and butter making comebacks, the whole fat-eating thing is starting to make some sense. Of course, the key word is moderation. You can eat fat as long as it's high quality and you don't eat it to the exclusion of plants. That's one reason you shouldn't reject deep-frying at home; I do it about once a month. The second reason is that you know you love it. The third is that it can be fast and easy. The fourth is that you can deep-fry plants. (And anything else.)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini, about 2 pounds
3 eggs
Salt
Black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups bread crumbs, preferably fresh
Neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed, for deep-frying
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
2 lemons, quartered, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim stem ends from zucchini and cut either crosswise into slices about 1/2-inch thick or into French-fry-like sticks. Heat the oven to 200. Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Set up an assembly line of a plate of flour, the plate of eggs and a plate of bread crumbs. Have a baking sheet ready, and several rectangles of wax or parchment paper.
  • Coat a zucchini piece in the flour, dip in the egg and coat in the bread crumbs. You want a thin, even layer of each coating; shake off any excess. Put coated zucchini on baking sheet in a single layer, top with wax or parchment paper and repeat with remaining slices. Chill for at least 10 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Put a large heavy skillet or a deep broad saucepan over medium heat and pour in enough oil to come up the sides at least 1/2 inch. While the oil heats, line a plate with paper towels. The oil is ready when a pinch of flour sizzles immediately.
  • Put a few zucchini pieces in the oil without crowding. When the bottoms brown, after 2 to 3 minutes, turn and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting heat to keep oil sputtering without smoking or burning zucchini. As each piece is done, put it on the paper towels to drain, turning to blot it on both sides if needed. Transfer to an ovenproof platter and keep warm in oven while you finish cooking. Add and heat up oil as necessary.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1016, UnsaturatedFat 56 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 997 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI



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These are delicious, easy, and can be made from ingredients you already have in the kitchen. They are always a big hit in our home.

Provided by Stephsteph

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 zucchinis, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 eggs, beaten
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

FRIED ZUCCHINI BATTER



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Recipe from box of Argo Cornstarch in the early 80's. This batter is light and tasty. Posting recipe as request from one of my sons. This batter is great for zucchini, but can be used on any thing you would like to fry up! Many reviews complain of the lack of seasoning. I have taken the garlic powder up to 1 tsp. and it helps, a dash of hot sauce works well too. If you must, sprinkle lightly with additional salt immediately after removing from the frying oil. Another tip - I prefer the thinner batter for a lighter and crunchier coating on the veggies (the thicker batter just seems to be too doughy for our tastes).

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 large zucchini, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup water
1 egg

Steps:

  • In medium mixing bowl mix all the above until smooth. Dip sliced zucchini in batter and fry in 1/3 inch hot oil till golden brown.
  • This recipe usually will cover 12-15" long zucchini cut in 1/3" slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 656, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7

FRIED ZUCCHINI



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If you like traditional fried zucchini, and you're like me, when you get done frying it you only have half of what you fried left. This is a simple and quick way to fry enough for everyone.

Provided by Jon

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 onion, sliced into rings
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place zucchini and onions in a medium bowl and mix together.
  • In a small bowl mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Pour dry mixture over zucchini/onion mixture, cover bowl and shake well. Let mixture sit for about 30 minutes; a batter will form on the vegetables.
  • In a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat. When oil is hot add breaded vegetables and fry, turning to brown evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 296.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini. Select firm, medium-sized zucchini that are about 6 inches long. Avoid zucchini that are too large, as they will be more likely to be mushy.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly. This will help them cook evenly. Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Coat the zucchini slices in flour. This will help them to brown and crispy. Place the zucchini slices in a bowl and toss them with flour until they are evenly coated.
  • Fry the zucchini slices in hot oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the zucchini slices and fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain the zucchini slices on paper towels. This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Season the zucchini slices with salt and pepper. Serve the zucchini slices immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Deep-fried zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. By following these tips, you can make sure that your deep-fried zucchini is crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give deep-fried zucchini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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