Zucchini Fritti recipe served on a plate, by Manalú Italian Restaurant
Sep 24 2026
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Zucchini Fritti Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy, golden-brown zucchini slices, lightly breaded and fried to perfection, served with a zesty marinara dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Zucchini

    Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese into the batter until evenly incorporated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Fry the Zucchini

    Dip each zucchini slice into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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