Best 6 Good Ol Fried Zucchini Recipes
Crispy, golden brown, and bursting with flavor, fried zucchini is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Made with fresh zucchini, coated in a light batter, and fried until perfectly tender, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the season. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course with your favorite dipping sauce. This article provides several variations of the classic fried zucchini recipe, including a gluten-free option, a baked version for those looking for a healthier alternative, and a fun and creative fried zucchini blossom recipe. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. So grab some fresh zucchini and get ready to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish!
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EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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
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 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
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!
GOOD OL' FRIED ZUCCHINI
With my zucchini plants producing like crazy I simply cannot give them away fast enough but my favorite thing to do is fry them! Mom always did and now her and I are making them for at least one meal a day.
Provided by Danakmh
Categories Vegetable
Time 9m
Yield 12 slices, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat about a fourth inch of oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
- Slice zucchini rounds about half and inch thick.
- Mix dry ingredients in bowl and set aside with milk in another bowl.
- Dip zucchini in milk then flower mix then repeat and place in oil.
- Fry til crispy brown then flip and fry other side.
- Place on paper-towels to get oil off and lighlty salt, cool slightly and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 230.8, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.4
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized zucchini for frying. They should be about 4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
- Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Soak the zucchini slices in a mixture of milk and eggs for at least 15 minutes. This will help the coating to adhere to the zucchini.
- Use a mixture of flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for the coating. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, oregano, or thyme.
- Coat the zucchini slices in the flour mixture and then fry them in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the fried zucchini on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried zucchini hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Fried zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It is a great way to use up zucchini from your garden. With its crispy coating and tender interior, fried zucchini is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give fried zucchini a try. You won't be disappointed!
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