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Crispy Fried Zucchini: Easy and Delicious Recipe for Any Occasion

Close-up of crispy, seasoned fried zucchini on a plate, ready to serve.
Golden-brown fried zucchini slices, perfectly crispy on the outside, served with Marinara and Ranch Dressing.

Easy Fried Zucchini

This Fried Zucchini is absolutely delicious.  I really can’t say enough about it because it’s so easy to make and the taste is amazing, with or without dipping sauce.  I got the idea, to make it this way, several years ago.  One of my favorite Italian chains serves an appetizer very similar to this one and I liked it so much I figured I’d put together my own recipe.  So this is what I came up with.

A plate of 4 Fried Zucchini slices served with a side of Marinara and Ranch dipping sauce.

My Fried Zucchini Secret

The trick, to this Fried Zucchini recipe, is to keep the breading on while you’re frying.  So, be gentle flipping each peace over.  You also need to be sure to cook the Zucchini slices all the way through so that they are tender on the inside yet crispy on the outside.  This means you need to fry them at a medium low temperature but no lower than 325 degrees Fahrenheit.  If you do this, you’re Fried Zucchini will turn out great!

FYI: You can use this exact same recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes. Try my recipes for Fried Raviolis, Stuffed Mushrooms, Crispy Onions Rings, Sweet Potato Fries.

 Fried Zucchini Ingredients:

  • 1 Zucchini: Sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces, perfect for frying.
  • 2 Eggs: Whisked for the egg wash to coat the zucchini.
  • 1/2 cup Flour: For a light coating before dipping in the egg wash.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt: Adds flavor to the zucchini and the flour mixture.
  • 1/2 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs: Provides the crispy, flavorful outer layer for frying.
  • Oil for Frying: Canola or Vegetable Oil

Instructions:

  1. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together eggs.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt.
  4. In a third bowl, place seasoned bread crumbs.
  5. Dip zucchini slices into flour mixture, then egg wash, and coat in bread crumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
  7. Fry zucchini slices for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  8. Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara or ranch.

Note: Fry in 1/8 inch of oil at medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and dab on paper towels and serve the Fried Zucchini with Marinara and Ranch Dressing or dip.

Recommendations

Deep Fryers, Pots & Pans, Knives, Cutting Boards.