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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Breading
Wet Ingredients
Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Zucchini
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- 3
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You will know it's ready when a small drop of the wet mixture sizzles in the oil.
- 5
Bread the Zucchini Slices
Dip each zucchini slice first into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the breading mixture. Press gently to adhere the coating.
- 6
Fry the Zucchini
Carefully place the breaded zucchini slices into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain the Zucchini
Once fried, use a slotted spoon to remove the zucchini slices and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Serve Hot
Serve the fried zucchini hot, optionally with a dipping sauce like ranch or marinara on the side.