Description
Crispy fried zucchini sticks, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Cut each zucchini into stick shapes, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each zucchini stick first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip in the beaten eggs, letting any extra drip off.
- Finally, roll the zucchini stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it’s fully coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place a single layer of zucchini sticks into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried zucchini sticks with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the zucchini sticks by dipping them in egg and breadcrumbs twice.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for best results; if too low, the zucchini will be greasy, and if too high, it will burn.
- These are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg