Fried Zucchini

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Delicious Fried Zucchini with Parmesan cheese and crispy panko crumbs.

Crispy, crunchy fried zucchini is a favorite restaurant and bar appetizer. You can make this delicious appetizer at home too! 

Our garden is bursting with zucchini right now and we are making fried zucchini regularly. You don’t have to have garden fresh zucchini to make this though. Zucchini is available in most markets year round.  

What ingredients do I need?

• Fresh zucchini
• Flour
• Eggs
• Panko bread crumbs
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Garlic powder

How do I make fried zucchini?

1. Slice zucchini
2. Set up 3 bowls for dipping; flour, egg, panko and Parmesan mixture
3. Dip zucchini into flour
4. Dip into egg
5. Place zucchini into Panko mixture. Press mixture firmly onto zucchini slice
6. Pan fry with a bit of oil
7. Cook each side 2-3 minutes until golden brown

How thin do I slice the zucchini?

The thickness and the shape you cut your zucchini is all up to you. I like to do round slices, but you could also do long sticks. The thickness of your slices does matter. I like a crunchier zucchini so I cut on the thicker size, approximately 1/3 inch. My husband likes his zucchini cooked more so he does a thinner slice. No matter the thickness of the slice, the cook time remains the same, because you are browning the crust. Experiment with a few different thicknesses to determine your favorite size. 

What do I serve with fried zucchini?

I like to dip my fried zucchini into ranch dressing. You could also dip into a blue cheese dressing or a marinara sauce. 

Tips for making fried zucchini

• You don’t need a lot of oil. Use 1/4 – 1/3 cup. You just want a thin layer of oil on your pan.
• Heat oil over medium high heat. To test if oil is hot enough, drop a few pieces of panko into pan. If the oil sizzles, your pan is ready.
• Do not overcrowd pan. Cook zucchini in batches if needed
• Serve zucchini while still warm or hot!

Other zucchini recipes

• Zucchini stuffed chicken breasts
• Zucchini fritters
• Zucchini muffins
• Zucchini bread

If you are looking for other yummy appetizers, check out these Onion Rings, Tortilla Pinwheels and Coconut Shrimp. 

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Fried Zucchini

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Crispy golden fried zucchini slices

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate zucchini muffins, fried zucchini recipe, fried zucchini,, zucchini recipes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 255 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini medium sized
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup oil for frying

Instructions

1. Place flour in a bowl

2. Mix panko, Parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl

3. Beat eggs in a third bowl

4. Slice zucchini approximately 1/4" thick

5. Dip zucchini slices into flour, then into the eggs and finally into the bread crumbs. Press bread crumbs firmly onto zucchini

6. Place a thin layer of oil in a pan and heat over medium high

7. When oil is hot, but not smoking, add breaded zucchini. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.

Recipe Notes

• If you like zucchini a bit softer, slice zucchini a bit thinner. Cook for the same amount of time.
• You don't need a lot of oil. Use 1/4 - 1/3 cup. You just want a thin layer of oil on your pan.
• Heat oil over medium high heat. To test if oil is hot enough, drop a few pieces of panko into pan. If the oil sizzles, your pan is ready.
• Do not overcrowd pan. Cook zucchini in batches if needed
• Serve zucchini while still warm or hot!

Nutrition Facts

Fried Zucchini

Amount Per Serving (5 slices)

Calories 255 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 86mg29%

Sodium 340mg15%

Potassium 301mg9%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 364IU7%

Vitamin C 18mg22%

Calcium 116mg12%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.