Best Fried Zucchini Rounds Recipes

FRIED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place the zucchini into a colander in the sink, and lightly sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes, then pat very dry with paper towels.
• In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
• Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs into three separate, wide bowls; season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Dip each zucchini round into flour, then egg, then bread crumbs (repeat for an extra crispy coating). Working in batches, fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. While warm, season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

OVEN-BAKED CRISPY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Set oven to 450 degrees (yes 450 degrees, or even a little higher if possible, this will create a crispy crust!).
• In a bowl mix together the panko bread crumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne (if using) and Parmesan cheese.
• Place the egg whites into a shallow bowl.
• Dip the zucchini slices into the egg whites (letting any excess egg whites drip off).
• Coat the slices in the panko mixture (use fingers to firmly adhear the mixture to the slices if necessary).
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes; turn over and continue to bake for another 6-9 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
• As soon as the slices come out of the oven sprinkle with finely grated cheddar cheese if desired.
• Delicious!

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off ends, then slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cornmeal in a medium bowl, and toss in zucchini slices, mixing thoroughly to coat.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place all of the zucchini pieces into the hot oil and fry over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watch zucchini closely, adding more oil if it begins to brown too quickly. When it is golden brown on one side, flip it over to brown on other side. It will clump together as it cooks, that is what you want.
• When zucchini is evenly browned, turn heat down to low and cover pan with a lid. Allow it to steam until zucchini is slightly tender. Turn zucchini, replace lid, and steam until soft. Remove lid and turn heat back up to medium-high. Fry on both sides until crisp. Serve hot.

EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.