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

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

Prepare the Zucchini

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.

Make the Batter

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

Add Cheese

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

Heat the Oil

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.

Fry the Zucchini

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.

zucchini fritti

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