FRIED ZUCCHINI

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup water
1 egg
2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated pecorino
2 large zucchini sliced 14 inch thick
salt and pepper
mayonnaise mixed with chopped parsley and lemon juice

Steps:

Whisk 1/2 cup each flour and cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup water and 1 egg in a bowl. Combine 2 cups breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated pecorino in another bowl. Slice 2 large zucchini 1/4 inch thick; dip in the batter, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Fry in 1/2 inch of 350 degrees Fvegetable oil until golden, 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Serve with mayonnaise mixed with chopped parsley and lemon juice.