Parmesan cheese and flavored bread crumbs are fried to a crispy texture around zucchini slices.
Crispy Fried Zucchini Overview
Crispy pan fried zucchini is very delicious! I recommend eating them all on the same day as leftovers will turn soggy.
The outside of zucchini slices are made crispy from breadcrumbs and freshly grated parmesan. To make, simply cut the zucchini, flour the slices, dip in egg mixture, then toss with parmesan and bread crumbs before frying in a pan.
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis - sliced into ½" rounds
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs - beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup Seasoned bread crumbs - or panko crumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup vegetable oil - for frying
How To Make Pan Fried Zucchini
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
STEP 1: Prep 2 medium-sized zucchinis by first washing, then cutting the ends off. Slice them evenly into ½” thick, round slices and set aside.
STEP 2: Using a shallow bowl, add ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, and mix. In another shallow bowl, crack 2 large eggs and whisk. In a third shallow bowl, add 1 cup bread crumbs, and ½ cup parmesan cheese then mix.
STEP 3: Now, dredge a slice of zucchini through the flour, shaking off excess. Add it to the egg bowl, then toss it with the bread crumb and parmesan mixture and place it on a plate. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.
STEP 4: Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. While that’s heating, set a plate next to the stove with a paper towel on top. This will soak up any excess oil from the zucchini slices after the cooking process.
STEP 5: Cook each zucchini for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden crispy. Use tongs to place finished slices onto a paper towel and allow to cool. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Cut your zucchini into thick or thin slices based on preference. Thin slices will be rich and floppy, they'll cook faster, and offer more flavor. Thick pieces will be juicier with a firm texture inside and a crispy texture on the outside.
- Make sure the pan is hot enough before cooking so they crisp up. Not enough heat will result in soggy zucchini slices.
- Serve immediately. These will lose crispiness over time.
How To Store Leftovers
- FRIDGE – These will taste the best when served immediately. I don't recommend storing as these will get too soggy. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- REHEAT - Reheat in a frying pan with hot oil or air fryer before serving. This will help them crisp up after getting soggy from sitting in the fridge.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium sized zucchinis - sliced into ½" rounds
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs - beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup vegetable oil - for frying
Instructions
- Prep 2 medium-sized zucchinis by first washing, then cutting the ends off. Slice them evenly into ½” thick, round slices and set aside.
- Using a shallow bowl, add ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, and mix. In another shallow bowl, crack 2 large eggs and whisk. In a third shallow bowl, add 1 cup bread crumbs, and ½ cup parmesan cheese then mix.
- Now, dredge a slice of zucchini through the flour, shaking off excess. Add it to the egg bowl, then toss it with the bread crumb and parmesan mixture and place it on a plate. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.
- Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. While that’s heating, set a plate next to the stove with a paper towel on top. This will soak up any excess oil from the zucchini slices after the cooking process.
- Cook each zucchini for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden crispy. Use tongs to place finished slices onto a paper towel and allow to cool. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
- These will taste the best when served immediately. I don't recommend storing as these will get too soggy. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheat in a frying pan with hot oil or air fryer before serving. This will help them crisp up after getting soggy from sitting in the fridge.
Nutrition Info
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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