Fried Zucchini Bites
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these fried zucchini bites can be served as a side or appetizer! They are best enjoyed warm with a sauce or dip of your choice.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (150 grams)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan (shredded)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
- 1 egg (large)
- oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the zucchini. Slice it into chunks. Place the slices onto a few layers of paper kitchen towel and sprinkle generously with salt. Set aside.
- Get 3 bowls. In bowl 1, combine the seasoning and breadcrumbs. In bowl 2, combine the Parmesan cheese and flour. In bowl 3, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water.
- Now pat-dry the zucchini slices (use paper kitchen towels). When done, coat each slice in flour, then dip in egg and then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil and fry them on both sides until they are nice golden brown.
- Serve with a dip/sauce of your choice!
Notes
- The number of slices you get out of 1 zucchini will vary, depending on its size. Mine was about 9 inches (23 centimeters) long and weighed 12 ounces (350 grams).
- The frying is relatively quick and it takes about 1-2 minutes per side. They will be ready when the breadcrumbs have a nice golden brown color.
- Parmesan can be omitted.
- I used about 1½ cups of oil for frying (in a skillet). It might need more than this, especially if using a deep-fryer.
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Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mg (2%)Sodium: 167mg (7%)Potassium: 43mg (1%)Fiber: 0.5g (2%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 37IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 22mg (2%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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