Description
Indulge in crispy fried zucchini, offering a delightful contrast of crunch and tender sweetness, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 zucchini, sliced into equal thickness
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp water
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tbsp sugar for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into uniform rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Prepare the batter in a mixing bowl by combining flour, water, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, sugar, and garlic powder.
- Coat the zucchini slices in the batter and let excess drip off.
- Dredge the battered zucchini in panko crumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Fry the zucchini in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 1-3 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, sweet relish, and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Serve the hot, crispy fried zucchini with the dipping sauce.
Notes
For the best crispy texture, enjoy fried zucchini fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable snacks, vegan appetizer, crispy zucchini, fried zucchini, healthy snacks