Fried Zucchini

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Fast Food

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (148)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

Olive oil, for frying
1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch long by 1/2-inch wide strips

Directions

Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.

Stir 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, the panko, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Working in batches, dip the zucchini in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the zucchini in the panko mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the zucchini strips on a baking sheet.

When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the zucchini sticks until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels and drain.

Arrange the fried zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

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recipe Fried Zucchini
Jake Melville, NY 11-14-2009
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good flavor but did not stick
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The flavor with the panko and parmesan was excellent. However a lot of it did not stick to the zucchini. I suggest dipping... the zucchini in flour before the egg and panko.Read more
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Aleida Vista, CA 10-27-2009
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MMM!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was delicious!!! I served the zuchini with meatball subs and everyone LOVED it! Thanks Giada!!!
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lisa bedford corners, NY 09-20-2009
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fried zucchini
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

thought it was easy and great. no complaints. didn't dredge in flour first either and they came out perfectly. added salt... to the finished product. Read more
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Kristy Oronoco, MN 08-08-2009
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Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've made this twice now with zucchini from my garden. Make sure your veggie is not to big. My first batch I used a zucchini... that was larger that average and the end result was mushy in the middle. Much better the 2nd time. I also added pepper and used lawry's salt instead of reg. salt for more flavor.Read more
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Kitty Los Gatos, CA 07-28-2009
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Delicious -- light and crispy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with round green squash, not zucchini. It turned out great! I added a little pepper to my cheese and panko and... used only enough oil to cover the bottom of my cast iron frying pan. Worked great! So glad I have more squash on the vine!Read more
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Kim Lockport, NY 07-27-2009
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Excellent recipe but feed up with sarcastic people
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this recipe turned out great! To Sue from AR You sound like a very angry person, do us all a favor get some... professional help. When you write a review no need for personal attacks.. YOU NEED TO GROW UP!!!Read more