These zucchini chips have a perfectly crunchy outside that seals in all of the fantastic natural juiciness of zucchini. It even stays crunchy after it cools to room temp. Don't skip the garlic aioli - it's wonderful. This recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to serve a crowd.
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Servings: 6people as an appetizer
Calories: 303
Prep Time: 15 minutesmins
Cook Time: 15 minutesmins
Total Time: 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
Fried Zucchini Ingredients:
1 1/2lbszucchini, (2 medium/large) sliced into 1/2" thick rounds
1/2cupall-purpose flour for dredging, seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
Create an assembly line: In the first bowl, mix together: 1/2 cup flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. In the second bowl, beat two eggs with a fork. In the third bowl, add 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs.
Dredge one of your zucchini slices fully in the flour mixture, tapping off the excess.
Next, use a fork to dip floured zucchini in the beaten egg mixture, turning to fully coat, and let the excess egg drip back into the bowl before transferring to breadcrumbs.
Move the zucchini to the bread crumbs bowl and coat all sides of the zucchini with crumbs. It helps to scoop the breading on top of the zucchini pieces so they are easier to flip and coat. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining zucchini rounds.
Heat a large, non-stick, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat and add about 1/4" oil (enough to generously cover the bottom). Let the oil preheat to 350˚F on a thermometer or when a bread crumb sizzles in the oil then add breaded zucchini chips in batches in a single layer and saute 3 minutes per side or until golden brown on each side. If browning too quickly, reduce the heat. Once zucchini is done frying, transfer them to a rack set over paper towels and repeat with remaining zucchini. Serve warm with aioli sauce.
To Make Garlic Aioli Dip:
In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayo, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and serve.
Notes
Note: Nutrition label is an estimate for pan-fried zucchini crisps. Fat content will be lower for baked or air-fried zucchini.
Nutrition Facts
Fried Zucchini Crisps with the Best Dipping Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
303
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
704
mg
31
%
Potassium
364
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
315
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.