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Pan Fried Zucchini with Flour

This fried zucchini with flour recipe is a tasty summer treat. Lightly battered and pan-fried, the slices are so good you won’t be able to stop eating them.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Cuisine: Romanian

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini about 1 lb/ 450 g, Notes 1,2
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • vegetable oil or lard for shallow frying, Note 2
  • coarse sea salt Note 3

Instructions

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  1. Prepare zucchini: Slice them into 0.2 inch/ ½ cm thick slices. Place the flour on a plate. Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Coat the zucchini slices lightly with flour and pat the pieces with your hands to remove the excess flour.1 zucchini + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  2. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil or lard in a non-stick or cast iron pan. The oil should be enough to cover the bottom of the pan in a thin layer.
  3. Drag each zucchini slice through the beaten eggs just before placing it in the pan.2 eggs
  4. Fry on medium-low heat for about 3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. If they turn too dark too soon, turn the heat even lower.
  5. Next batch: Remove from the pan and fry the next batch adding more fat if necessary. Place the fried zucchini slices on kitchen paper to help absorb the excess fat.
  6. Serve floured zucchini: Only salt the zucchini before serving. Serve warm with garlic sauce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bread. Or cold in sandwiches. coarse sea salt

Notes

  • Zucchini: Choose medium-sized zucchini. If they’re too small, the slices will be too tiny; if they’re too large, they’ll be mealy and seedy. 
  • How many? I had 26 floured zucchini slices, which I cooked in 3 batches in my large pan. 
  • Pan and oil: Fry the zucchini slices in a non-stick or cast-iron pan, which helps reduce the amount of oil needed. Add more oil between batches if necessary, and place the fried slices on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Salt the zucchini only before serving, as salting them before frying will make them watery.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6-7 zucchini slices Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 832mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Serving 6-7 zucchini slices
Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 832mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.