Crispy Fried Zucchini

If you want to prepare a simple and quick appetizer or meal, this recipe is perfect for you! Zucchini dipped in beaten egg and flour, which takes just 10 minutes to fry in vegetable oil. It's the perfect appetizer to serve on any occasion or for a simple, healthy meal.

If you're going on a picnic or heading to the beach and want to bring a light and healthy meal, this fried zucchini recipe is ideal for you! Your kids will love this crispy fried zucchini, plus it's a way for them to eat a simple and healthy meal.

You can serve it with Tomato rice with peppers, Easy lemon rice or Green peas rice!
If you are looking for easy and delicious appetizers, we suggest these delicious and traditional Homemade salt cod fritters, Homemade pita bread with olive oil sauce or this Crab sticks pâté recipe.

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY FRIED ZUCCHINI

Step 1: Wash the zucchini, cut into disks and season with a little salt.

Step 2: In a dish bowl, whisk the eggs with a fork. Add the flour to a separate dish bowl.

Step 3: Dip the zucchini pieces in beaten egg and then coat in the flour. Repeat the process for the remaining zucchini disks.

Step 4: Heat the oil in a large skillet. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the zucchini disks in the skillet Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Step 5: Transfer the disks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.

Step 6: Serve the fried zucchini with a simple lettuce and tomato salad or with tomato rice, lemon rice or green pea rice.

RECIPE TIPS

1. If you want an even healthier recipe, you can fry the zucchini disks with olive oil instead of vegetable oil.

2. To add extra flavor to the disks, season the flour with chopped thyme, chopped rosemary or garlic powder (mix the flour with these ingredients before coating).

3. To fry the zucchini: You can fry the zucchini in different ways. You can fry in a large skillet with oil or olive oil, in an air fryer, or bake them in the oven.