Fried Zucchini Rounds

By Melissa Clark

Updated May 1, 2024

Total Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 minutes
Rating
4(33)
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The purchase of an electric deep fryer inspired a backyard deep-frying shindig. For this recipe, I got the crunchiest results from a classic flour/egg/bread-crumb method. Dip the food in flour, then in egg, then in bread crumbs. If you do it once with the zucchini slices, you get a deeply craggy, golden shell surrounding a tender vegetable chip. Dip it twice and it’s twice as good.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

  • 3 small zucchini, trimmed and sliced into ½-thick rounds

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

  • 1 cup flour

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup plain dried bread crumbs

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • Lemon wedges, for serving optional

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

31 grams carbs; 62 milligrams cholesterol; 337 calories; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 20 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 310 milligrams sodium; 7 grams protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the zucchini into a colander in the sink, and lightly sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes, then pat very dry with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees.

  3. Step 3

    Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs into three separate, wide bowls; season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Dip each zucchini round into flour, then egg, then bread crumbs (repeat for an extra crispy coating). Working in batches, fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. While warm, season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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Comments

giuldc

So easy and delicious! I skipped the frying in oil and sprayed both sides with oil spray. Cooked them in the air fryer at 400 for ten min flipping once. Didn’t even need a dipping sauce.

mhan

This is a good easy recipe for fried zucchini. I used Italian bread crumbs and I made a butter-milk ranch dressing for dipping. I don't have a deep fryer and just used a wok-style pan and I probably had it too hot because these only took one minute to cook but they were still nice and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

Adrienne

An old summertime favorite! I used Italian breadcrumbs but they still needed salt. I made a quick horseradish sauce that added some tang. Satisfied my craving for fried food!

Goran

Made these in my outdoor steel frying pan and served them as a pre-dinner snack together with a dip made of mayo spiced with srirachasauce, truffeloil and a little salt. Absolutely delicious! A perfect snack on a summer day.

giuldc

So easy and delicious! I skipped the frying in oil and sprayed both sides with oil spray. Cooked them in the air fryer at 400 for ten min flipping once. Didn’t even need a dipping sauce.

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