Crispy, golden brown, and bursting with flavor, Uncle Bill's Deep-Fried Zucchini Strips are a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with fresh zucchini, a flavorful breading, and fried to perfection, these zucchini strips are a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a main course when paired with your favorite dipping sauce. This recipe is a culinary gem passed down through generations, promising an unforgettable taste experience. In addition to the classic deep-fried zucchini strips, this article also offers variations to cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. Discover the secrets to creating gluten-free, air-fryer, and baked zucchini strips, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Uncle Bill's Deep-Fried Zucchini Strips and its delightful variations.
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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
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.
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.
WONDERFUL PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STRIPS
Make and share this Wonderful Parmesan Zucchini Strips recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese topping.
- Dip zucchini strips into egg, then into crumb mixture.
- Place on baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
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
Tips:
- For a crispy coating, use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
- Use a deep fryer or a large pot filled with oil to fry the zucchini strips.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the zucchini strips, or they will not cook evenly.
- Fry the zucchini strips in small batches so that they do not overcrowd the pot and cook evenly.
- Drain the zucchini strips on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the zucchini strips with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or marinara sauce.
Conclusion:
Uncle Bill's Deep-Fried Zucchini Strips are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious zucchini strips that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a tasty and easy recipe, give Uncle Bill's Deep-Fried Zucchini Strips a try.
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