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Fried Zucchini

Crispy and delicious fried zucchini slices, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 2 medium Zucchini sliced into rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably panko for extra crunch
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Oil
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Wash and slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds.
Set Up Breading Station
  1. In one bowl, place the flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bread the Zucchini
  1. Dip each zucchini slice first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Fry the Zucchini
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded zucchini slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove the fried zucchini from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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