RANCH FRIED ZUCCHINI

Ranch Fried Zucchini image

Zucchini takes a starring role in this crunchy, crusty dish that pairs beautifully with the tangy dressing. Original Bisquick mix is a quick-fix batter for the veggies.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Vegetable oil for frying
1/4 to 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Steps:

In shallow bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, onion powder, garlic salt, dill, parsley, basil and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs with fork or whisk.
In deep fryer or heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip zucchini strips into batter, then into eggs and back into batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Serve fried zucchini strips hot with ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g