**Fried zucchini: A crispy, golden-brown delight**
Zucchini, a versatile summer squash, takes center stage in this delectable dish. Sliced into rounds or strips, the zucchini is coated in a light batter or breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until it reaches a crispy, golden-brown perfection. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures, with the tender zucchini interior enveloped in a crunchy coating. This tantalizing appetizer or side dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
This article presents a collection of irresistible fried zucchini recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic Southern-style fried zucchini with its crispy cornmeal coating to the zesty Parmesan-crusted zucchini, there's a recipe to suit every palate. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the air fryer zucchini recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence, while the baked zucchini fries provide a delightful crunch without the added oil.
Whether you prefer your zucchini sliced into rounds or shoestrings, battered or breaded, this diverse selection of recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet or air fryer, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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.
STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI
I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini are among our favorites. That is why this zucchini stir-fry is so popular at our house. -Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRIED CHEESE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 16m
Yield 8 blossoms
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, and green onion. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons filling into each blossom. Close the blossoms and gently twist the petals to seal.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 minute.) Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt and serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette.
PARMESAN FRIED ZUCCHINI
Turn your fresh zucchini into a great appetizer using breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Excellent served hot, but equally delicious prepared ahead of time and served at room temperature.
Provided by lilcupcake
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper in a bowl. Dip zucchini slices into eggs, then press into bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded zucchini in hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 350.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS
Make and share this Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Place bread crumbs, cheeses, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley in ziploc bag; shake well to combine.
- Set aside.
- Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 8 pieces; cut each piece in half horizontally.
- Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each piece of zucchini in egg mixture then bread crumb mixture.
- Repeat until all of the sticks are coated; place them on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown and tender.
- Serve with warm spaghetti sauce or ranch dressing.
FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS
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
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
NEELY'S FRIED ZUCCHINI
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
WORLD'S BEST FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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!
EASY PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI
Breaded and pan-fried zucchini is a quick and easy side for meat, or you can serve it as a vegetarian main with other vegetables and a salad.
Provided by Caroline
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub zucchini slices with garlic.
- Place flour, egg, and bread crumbs separately in 3 small bowls. Turn zucchini slices in flour, dusting off excess. Dip in egg and turn in bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry breaded zucchini in batches on both sides until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 86.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS
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
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.
FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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
PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI
Fresh zucchini coated with yellow cornmeal and fried in olive oil. A variation is to add sliced onions at the beginning. Any leftovers reheat well in the microwave.
Provided by Judy Sing
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off ends, then slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cornmeal in a medium bowl, and toss in zucchini slices, mixing thoroughly to coat.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place all of the zucchini pieces into the hot oil and fry over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watch zucchini closely, adding more oil if it begins to brown too quickly. When it is golden brown on one side, flip it over to brown on other side. It will clump together as it cooks, that is what you want.
- When zucchini is evenly browned, turn heat down to low and cover pan with a lid. Allow it to steam until zucchini is slightly tender. Turn zucchini, replace lid, and steam until soft. Remove lid and turn heat back up to medium-high. Fry on both sides until crisp. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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
FRIED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
In our family, we grow zucchini just for the flowers. This recipe has been our family favorite. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Provided by Karen Gallinetti
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean flowers and dry with a paper towel.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, and olive oil together in a separate bowl; stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Dip flowers in the batter and fry in the hot oil until golden and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes, working in batches as needed. Transfer fried flowers to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle salt over each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 526.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
FRIED ZUCCHINI
"Too much zucchini" will never be a problem again when you serve the squash as golden, crispy fritters.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot such as a Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Whisk together panko and Parmesan in a pie plate; season with salt and pepper. Place flour and eggs in two separate pie plates, and season each with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Dredge zucchini in flour, tapping off excess. Dip into eggs, turning to coat, then remove, allowing excess to drip back into dish. Transfer to panko mixture, turning to coat, and pressing gently to adhere.
- Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, carefully lower zucchini into hot oil. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over and tender in the center, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total. Allow oil to return to 350 degrees between batches. Remove and drain on prepared baking sheet. Season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.
DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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.
EASY STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC
Make and share this Easy Stir-Fried Zucchini and Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Free Of...
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and Italian seasoning in oil and butter, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO (SPAGHETTI WITH FRIED ZUCCHINI)
This regional pasta dish from Naples is super simple and easy.
Provided by luv2cook
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place zucchini slices on a plate and let dry for 1 hour.
- Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices in batches and deep fry until brown, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool. Mash 1/3 of the zucchini.
- Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over low heat. Watch carefully and simmer until garlic cloves are a light golden brown and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mashed zucchini. Add zucchini slices.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.
- Add spaghetti and provolone cheese to the saucepan. Toss and add hot pasta water until sauce becomes creamy. Mix in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 84.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH HOISIN SAUCE
From Fine Cooking #65. I love hoisin sauce so decided to try this recipe - and was so glad I did! Prep time includes slicing and salting the zucchini.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Vegetable
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Quarter zucchini lengthwise.
- Slice off the soft seed core; it's ok if some seeds remain.
- Arrange the zucchini, cut side up, on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt, set aside for 10 mins.
- Blot the zucchini quarters dry with paper towels.
- Cut quarters into 2 inch lengths.
- Mix soy sauce, hoisin, sherry and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over med-high heat for 1 min.
- Pour in canola/peanut oil; when oil starts to shimmer and ripple (very hot), add zucchini.
- Saute until zucchini browns and softens slightly (don't overcook- it might turn mushy), about 4 mins.
- Add garlic and chilli flakes, saute for about 15 sec.
- Add the sauce mixture, stir and cook just long enough for liquid to reduce and coat the zucchini (about 20 sec).
- Remove from wok, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
FRIED ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH (QUICK, EASY AND CHEESY)
I make this at least once a week when our garden is exploding with zucchini and yellow squash. It only takes about 10 minutes and the parmesean cheese makes it wonderful. You can't go wrong with this simple recipe!
Provided by Sarah in New York
Categories High In...
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.
- Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and add squash.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
- Flip with a spatula every few minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parmesean cheese just before serving. It will melt in about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.8, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 1656.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.2
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh zucchini that is firm and not too large.
- Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds or spears.
- Coat the zucchini in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Fry the zucchini in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the zucchini on paper towels before serving.
- Serve the zucchini with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It is perfect for summer when zucchini is in season. With its crispy coating and tender interior, fried zucchini is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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