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Fried Zucchini

When the warm weather hits, Fried Zucchini is an easy side dish that's the perfect compliment for Spring and Summer meals.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fried zucchini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • frying pan I use a cast iron pan

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlc powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional for topping
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

  • Start by making the breading for the zucchini. Add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse to combine everything and chop up the Parmesan into smaller pieces.
    1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup shredded parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon garlc powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the breadcrumb mixture to a shallow bowl.
  • Chop the zucchini into about 1/4 inch pieces.
    2 medium zucchini
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
    1 egg, 1 teaspoon water
  • In a pan (I use cast iron) heat up 1 Tbs olive oil and 1 Tbs butter. Heat up the pan at medium/high heat until the butter has melted.
    1 Tbs butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Dip the zucchini slices into the egg. Then dip into the breadcrumbs on both sides.
  • Add the breaded zucchini to the pan and let fry for 2 minutes. Flip the zucchini and cook another 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Remove the zucchini and place them on a plate covered with a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with salt before servings with a side of ranch for dipping. Enjoy!
    1/4 cup ranch dressing

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • I make this zucchini without flour in the breading but if you don't have breadcrumbs available you can swap them out for flour or panko breadcrumbs.
  • To store: add to a covered container and eat within 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.