Fried Zucchini Recipe

This is a fantastic side dish or appetizer that just may outshine the main dish! Add the flour to one side and the breadcrumbs to the other.

Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the flour and stir it in with a fork. Add ½ teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and black pepper to the breadcrumbs and stir them in with a fork.

Add the egg and a pinch of salt to a medium bowl and beat well. Working with one zucchini piece at a time, coat it on both sides with the flour. Tap it gently on the pan to shake off the excess.

Rub it gently with the egg so it adheres to the flour. Place the zucchini in the breadcrumbs and press down.

Do this a couple of times until the zucchini is completely breaded. Set it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and repeat with the remaining pieces.

Add enough oil to a large, non-stick skillet to cover the bottom by at least ¼ inch. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the zucchini to the skillet. If the oil starts bubbling around the edges, it is ready.

Fry the breaded zucchini for close to 2 minutes per side, or until they reach the desired golden brown color. Keep an eye on them, if they are browning too quickly, lower the heat just a touch and flip the zucchini more often.

As soon as the zucchini rounds are out of the skillet onto the sheet pan or plate sprinkle them with a little bit of salt. Garnish the zucchini with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley and serve with marinara sauce.