Fried Zucchini
Fried zucchini makes a delicious appetizer or side dish—and it’s a great way to use up a bumper crop of zucchini!
Servings: 4
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups bread crumbs seasoned
- vegetable oil for frying
- salt & pepper to taste
- marinara sauce or ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into ½” slices.
- Beat eggs with salt and pepper. In a separate shallow dish, mix together the cheese and breadcrumbs and in another, mix the flour with some salt and pepper.
- Add oil to a heavy saute pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the zucchini slices first in the flour, then the egg, and lastly the breadcrumbs. Gently drop the breaded zucchini slices into the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain fried slices on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 4mg