Today I am sharing another family favorite – our Fried Zucchini Recipe. This one happens to be my favorite appetizer in the whole world! It’s a recipe we have at almost every meal {and I’m not exaggerating – we just love it THAT much}!! We make this at least once a month to go with our family Sunday meals and it’s always gone in minutes. You can serve this in different ways depending on how you cut the zucchini (discs or sticks), but however you make it, it’s sure to be a hit!
I also like to order this dish at restaurants and have decided that Cheesecake Factory and Claim Jumper have my favorite versions of this yummy dish. Have any of you tried this at these places??
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Here are some process shots
Dip in milk… then in flour… and back in milk
Don’t those Fried Zucchini look amazing?! Really, though – look not further. This recipe is SO beyond simple and is SO beyond good!!
For more zucchini recipes, check out:
- Parmesan Crusted Zucchini
- Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
- Zucchini Boats
- Baked Zucchini Chips
- Baked Crusted Zucchini Sticks
How to Make Fried Zucchini:
Fried Zucchini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini
- 2-3 cups milk
- Panko Bread Crumbs {Next to Shake n Bake at Grocery Store or you can use regular bread crumbs}
- 3 cups flour
- oil
Instructions
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Heat oil to medium heat.
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Slice zucchini into several circles. Throw 10-15 slices of zucchini into a bowl of milk.
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From there add slices to a gallon bag filled with the flour. Shake around.
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Put slices back into the milk and make sure it gets all wet again.
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Add slices to a gallon bag filled with Panko crumbs. Shake around.
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Fry until golden brown. Repeat process until all the slices are breaded and fried.
That recipe looks so yummy! I love zucchini, I'll have to try that one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the recipe! I have never tried it! I will try it this week though:)And Applebee's tip- I had no idea! Thanks!!! Maybe I won't make dinner and we will do family night at Applebee's! :)xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycr[email protected]
Love fried zucchini!! Too bad my husband despises it!And SO freakin' awesome you won from BCD!!! LUCKY!!!
Thanks for the zucchini recipe! I've never tried it that way and about this time of year, when our garden is going crazy with zucchini, we'll try it any new way there is. :)Love the video, too. That's a good one!
We have zucchini coming out our ears right now and this is totally going to be on the menu tonight! I made zucchini muffins this morning for breakfast and zucchini creme dessert last night – we love zucchini 🙂
I absolutely love fried zucchini, but lately I have been grilling it or just pan frying without the oil. I will have to try the homemade fried ones now thtough:-)
oh wow! these are my favorite at rubys! I must try and make these ones!!!
Those look so yummy! I’ve had fried pickles before, but never fried zucchini. Something new to try!
Wow, you must not be from the South! One of everyone’s all time favorite. It is so easy, so give it a try!
Breaded fried zucchini is our favourite summer dinner. We only eat it once a year, but when we make it, it is all we have for dinner! We have ours with fresh garden tomatoes and lemon wedges.
I ***LOVE*** this recipe! It is quick, easy, & delicious, too!! I make it as often as my family can stand! 🙂
Very tasty recipe. My son will love it.. Thanks a lot for sharing!
I love zucchini so I will be trying this for sure! I would love to have you come join my Get Social Sunday party and show off your awesome blog! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/get-social-sunday.html
I’ll bet the zucchini get a nice thick coating with the double-dip method you’ve outlined here. I love both fried or grilled zucchini and panko, so this looks really good to me. I make a gluten-free panko by rolling over Rice Chex with a rolling pin.
I love zucchini in all kinds of preparation.. Love love your recipe!!! Thank you Lil’
Same. Zucchini is my favorite!! So glad you like the recipe. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Has anyone ever tried to BAKE these?
Very nice! Made these tonight and they were great.
SO glad you liked them! It’s my all-time favorite side for any meal. 🙂
Made this tonight using breadcrumbs because I didn’t have panko. Came out crispy and yummy! So easy too!I served it with ranch dip. My picky son liked it (even without the ranch dip). Thank you!
YAY! So glad you loved it. We use bread crumbs too if we’re out of Panko – always a hit!!
I made these tonight and couldnt wait to see how they tasted. I was so disappointed and i ruined my zucchini from my garden. It was pretty but had no flavor at all, i ended up throwing them away. Oh well, thanks anyways. The one thing about this recipe is i tried something new and thats always a good thing. I am glad others enjoyed it so much.
This is rude.
No, it’s actually not. It’s her opinion based on her experience.
Definately going to try this,yummy !!!
This was simple and delicious! I had large zucchini rounds (4″ round) and the breading stuck well and tasted amazing! I salted as I took out of pan to cool and made a spicy aoili for dipping.
I am so glad you liked it! It’s our favorite go-to recipe! Thank you!
Question==can this be served cod?
Cold? Yes, though warm is better, but of course you could 🙂
Does anyone have a recipe for zucchini squares? It was in a little cookbook long ago from bisquick.I can’t find it,and we love it. Thanks in advance.
OMG, these were so easy to make and better than any restaurant that I’ve had these at. TY for this recipe because this is how I’m going to prepare my husband’s fried green tomatoes..
I am glad you think that! It’s our fav! Thank you 🙂
What do you use for dipping?
We like to use ranch or you could use marinara. Whatever you like 🙂
The fried zucchini recipe was delicious.
Isn’t it the best!? Thank you for trying it!
Wow, thank you for the recipe. It looks so delicious. I will try to make this dish with my air fryer.
It’s our favorite!! Let me know what you think 🙂 Thank you!
Instead of frying in oil, could these be cooked in an Airfrier?
I haven’t tried, but I bet they would! Let me know, if you try 🙂 Thank you!
Could you make these in an air fryer? If so, does anyone know the time and temp?
Yes, but I don’t know the time & temp. Anyone try?
I was searching for a fried zucchini recipe to make for the first time. This eggless recipe caught my eye. I made a small batch of only 4 discs, and literally had an egg waiting on the counter for the next batch. Well it promptly went back into the fridge, these are so light and delicious, I see why you eat them with every meal! I’m wondering if you use a similar recipe for eggplant? Thank you for sharing Lil Luna!!
I love hearing that! Thank you so much for letting me know! I haven’t tried it with eggplant, but I bet it would be great!
This is the best! All the others, Panko, etc even though crispy, cover up the flavor. I hope this will work on green tomatoes. AND I love that there are only 2 steps to coating vs. 3 steps, and it is really crispy.
Oh, wait! I didn’t dip them back in the milk, and they came out perfect and beautiful.
So glad I came across your site. I will use it more often. Thank you
I am so glad!! I hope you find some recipes to try 🙂 Thank you!
THESE ARE SO YUMMY I COULDN’T WAIT TO EAT THEM SO I ATE THEM STRAIGHT OUT OF THE FRYER AND NOW MY INTESTINES ARE BURNING BUT NOT AS BAD AS THAT TIME I ATE ALL THE GHOST PEPPERS OK. FIVE STARS. DELISH AF
LOL!! I’m glad you liked them!! They are gone pretty fast!!
Thanks for sharing! Saved my butt on a quick impulsive idea for a dinner side!
You’re welcome! Glad to save you!
Hi there!
Have you tried to convert this recipe to an air fryer? Just got one and the zucchini in the fridge is just waiting to be dressed in your recipe
Thanks for the help
I haven’t. I need one!
I like how you are making some wise choices as to not frying vegetables .Look forward to seeing your other recipes, they all look delicious My husband would like it if I started cooking again.m With this I just might have to do that.
Thank you! I hope you’ll find some yummy ones to try with him 🙂
How much oil? It doesn’t say to shallow fry or deep fry??
I like to add maybe 1/4 inch thick, maybe a little more. I never measure..oops…I just pour until I think there is enough 🙂 Hope that helps!! These are the best!
I enjoy getting easy recipes-thamks
You are so welcome!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
I made these tonight using your method but used a box of Shake & Bake Parmesan & Herb. Awesome! My hubs thought they were great, too, and he’s not crazy about zucchini!
Yay!! I am so glad you like them!! We have them with everything 🙂 Thank you!
I have made your fried zucchini many times & they are so nummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Aren’t they the best? I am glad you like them! I am glad to share 🙂 Thank you!
I just made the fried zucchini recipe with my 10 year old daughter. They were so easy to make and so delicious! I highly recommend this. We added some parmsesan cheese after frying and loved it!
Yay!! Aren’t they so good?! We have them with everything! Thank you so much!