Description
Crispy Fried Zucchini rounds breaded in a flavorful flour and breadcrumb coating, fried to golden perfection, and served with a creamy yogurt-based or garlic aioli dipping sauce. This easy appetizer or side dish combines a crunchy texture with a delicious savory taste, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini
- 2 medium Zucchini (sliced into thin rounds, about ¼-inch thick)
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt (plus extra for seasoning)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
Egg Wash
- 2 large Eggs (beaten)
For Frying
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Dipping sauce (yogurt-based or garlic aioli)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Rinse the zucchinis under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, helping the coating stick better.
- Slice the zucchini: Cut the zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds and place them on paper towels to absorb any remaining moisture, ensuring a crisp fry.
- Mix the flour seasoning: In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder to create a flavorful base for the breading.
- Beat the eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined, which will help the breadcrumbs adhere to the zucchini slices.
- Set up the breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish, ready for coating after the flour and egg.
- Bread the zucchini: Coat each zucchini slice first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature suitable for frying (around 350°F or until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately upon contact).
- Fry the zucchini slices: Fry the breaded zucchini in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Transfer the fried zucchini to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil, maintaining their crispiness.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle additional salt if desired and serve the crispy fried zucchini hot with the yogurt-based or garlic aioli dipping sauce for a flavorful complement.
Notes
- Ensure the zucchini slices are dry before breading to get the crispiest results.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet while frying; this helps maintain the oil temperature and crispiness.
- You can use seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor or add your preferred herbs to the flour mixture.
- For a lighter option, try oven-baking the breaded zucchini slices at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Adjust salt according to taste, especially if using seasoned breadcrumbs or dipping sauce with salt content.
