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Keto Fried Zucchini
This fried zucchini recipe is such a tasty way to get in those veggies! We love fried zucchini dipped in ranch dressing and it's a great low carb treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini or yellow squash
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
- avocado oil for frying
- ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Lay zucchini on a paper towel lined sheet pan and sprinkle with salt. Let set for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. Pat dry, removing as much liquid and salt as possible.
- Heat a 1/4-1/2 inch of oil in the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat to 375 degrees.
- Beat together the egg and water in a shallow bowl.
- Stir together the coconut flour and Parmesan in a second shallow bowl.
- Coat the zucchini in the egg and then dredge in the coconut mixture to coat.
- Add a single layer of zucchini to the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
- Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
- Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
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Notes
- Salting and letting the zucchini sit to draw out moisture is optional if you're in a hurry, but it does make for a crispier crust on the zucchini.
- You can add seasonings to the breading, such as onion powder and garlic powder, if desired. We dip ours in ranch dressing when eating and find the zucchini doesn't need additional seasoning as the Parmesan also adds flavor.
- We have not tested this in the air fryer, but if I were testing I would start at 390 degrees for 6-8 minutes and see how it goes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1272mg
(53%)
Potassium
284mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
322IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1272mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.