Fried Zucchini Coins

From Food Network Kitchens

Show: How To Boil WaterEpisode: Italian classics

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings, as a side dish

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick coins

Directions

Line a dish with paper towels and set aside. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, basil, salt, cayenne, and pepper in a bowl.

Beat the eggs in another bowl.

Heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

Working in small batches, toss the zucchini coins in the eggs, then coat in the cornmeal mixture to cover completely. Carefully drop the zucchini into the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared plate. Season with salt, cool slightly and serve.

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recipe Fried Zucchini Coins
LaKenya Atlanta, GA 11-18-2009
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change this to that
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used a fish fry instead of the first 4 or 5 ingredients and got a great taste. I tried the corn meal didn't like it either.... Great recipe for a snack or part of a meal. Read more
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Jo Albany, NY 10-04-2009
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"Gritty"
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Should have taken advice of some of the reviews and OMITTED the corn meal...Felt like chewing on "sand"
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Anonymous 03-29-2008
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better w/o corn meal
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this recipe w/o the corn meal and used twice as much flour - better tasting and softer coating.
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Anonymous 09-18-2007
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Eh.. I've had better.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The cornmeal is tough to chew. Next time I make them I'm going to omit the cornmeal hoping for a lighter flaky crunch.
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KATIE South Boston, MA 08-26-2007
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Very Good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I also added some italian breadcrumbs and they came out great.
recipe Fried Zucchini Coins
Anonymous 08-11-2007
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fried zucchini coins
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family went crazy for this. I made a plate full and it was gone in less then 5 minutes. The batter is the best I have ever... made. Will use it for other vegies and shrimp.Read more