Appetizer for 6

Crispy Fried Zucchini

Name: Crispy Fried Zucchini
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 zucchini; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups panko breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs; 4 cups vegetable oil; flaky salt (optional); garlic aioli (optional); dill dip (optional)

$7.35for 440 minServes 6

Salted zucchini slices receive seasoned flour, egg, and panko coatings before frying until crisp and tender.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 12 oz$0.14/oz typical	12 oz	$1.68Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.02

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.84 per serving$7.35 for 4

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Ingredients

2 zucchini
2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
4 cups vegetable oil
flaky salt (optional)
garlic aioli (optional)
dill dip (optional)

Steps

Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let them stand for 10 minutes.
Pat the zucchini dry and mix the flour with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
Beat the eggs in a second bowl and place the panko in a third bowl.
Heat the vegetable oil to 350 F in a large deep skillet.
Coat each zucchini round in flour, egg, and panko, then fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Drain the fried zucchini on a plate for 3 minutes and season with flaky salt.

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