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Fried Zucchini
Crispy Fried Zucchini is sliced into medallions, coated in a parmesan breadcrumb mixture, and fried until golden and crispy.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini about 1 ½ lbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the zucchini and slice into ½-inch disks.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. On a shallow plate, combine parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper.
- Add ½-inch of oil to a medium sized skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350°F using a thermometer.
- Dredge the zucchini in flour and shake off any excess. Dip in the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- Add zucchini to the hot oil in small batches cooking for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt if desired.
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Notes
- Alternative Cooking Methods:
- Ensure you are using seasoned bread crumbs. If your breadcrumbs are plain, season per the recipe below. Panko breadcrumbs can be used and should be seasoned.
- To Make Seasoned Bread Crumbs, add the following to 2 cups of plain or Panko bread crumbs:
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place in a single layer, cooking for 8 mins or until crispy and golden brown.
- Oven-Fried: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until crispy or golden brown.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Nutrition Information
Calories
209
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.