Fried Zucchini
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Fried Zucchini
Description
This Fried Zucchini recipe involves coating sliced zucchini rounds first in flour, then milk, and finally panko breadcrumbs. The double coating with milk between flour and breadcrumbs helps the breadcrumbs adhere well, resulting in a crisp texture when fried. Frying in hot oil at 350–375°F achieves a golden-brown crust within 1-2 minutes per side.
The result is zucchini with a crunchy coating and a tender, slightly moist interior. The method is straightforward and adjustable for batch cooking. An alternative air fryer method cooks the coated slices at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, yielding a similarly crisp exterior with less oil.
Fried zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 6-8 weeks. Reheating by broiling or oven warming preserves crispness better than microwaving. For best texture, serve immediately after frying. Preparation of coated zucchini slices can be done ahead and refrigerated before frying.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2-3 cups milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs plain or Italian
- 2 zucchini sliced at an angle (about ¼ inch thick, medium
Instructions
- Fill a frying pan with ¼-½ inch oil and heat over medium heat to 350-375 degrees F.
- While oil is heating, place milk in a mdeium bowl, flour in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag and breadcrumbs in a seperate gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- Working in batches, add zucchini slices to milk, then trasnfer to the bag of flour. Shake around to coat all sides, then return slices to the milk, making sure to coat all sides with milk. Transfer slices to the breadcrumbs bag and shake around to coat.
- Fry zucchini in batches in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Repeat the process until all the slices are breaded and fried. Serve warm with dip.
Notes
- Store cooked zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 6-8 weeks.
- Reheat by broiling on low for 2-4 minutes or in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to preserve crispiness.
- For best texture, serve fried zucchini immediately after cooking.
- You can prepare and coat zucchini slices a day ahead; cover and refrigerate until frying.
- Air fryer method: cook coated slices at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping as needed, for a crisp alternative to frying.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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