Fried Zucchini Recipe
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Fried Zucchini

By: Judy Sing 
"Fresh zucchini coated with yellow cornmeal and fried in olive oil. A variation is to add sliced onions at the beginning. Any leftovers reheat well in the microwave."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini
  • 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off ends, then slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cornmeal in a medium bowl, and toss in zucchini slices, mixing thoroughly to coat.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place all of the zucchini pieces into the hot oil and fry over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watch zucchini closely, adding more oil if it begins to brown too quickly. When it is golden brown on one side, flip it over to brown on other side. It will clump together as it cooks, that is what you want.
  3. When zucchini is evenly browned, turn heat down to low and cover pan with a lid. Allow it to steam until zucchini is slightly tender. Turn zucchini, replace lid, and steam until soft. Remove lid and turn heat back up to medium-high. Fry on both sides until crisp. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Janine   view full review
Be sure to dip the zucchini in an egg & milk mixture first. I've been frying them for years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by mudbugs   view full review
It does not work real well with cornmeal. You must use cornflake crumbs. Dip the zucchini...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by food   view full review
Very healthy excellent taste. I found if zucchini is rinsed and wet the cornmeal sticks much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Phillygirl   view full review
I tried this and was pleasantly surprised. I took the suggestion of another reviewer and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by contrary   view full review
VERY good! I highly recommend! The BEST fried zucchini I have had in a long time! My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by Jenelle D   view full review
I'm only giving this four stars because the proportions are off on ingredients and I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
Not a success. The cornmeal doesn't adhere and is very gritty all by itself on the zucchini. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2005 by M00NSHYNE   view full review
I ***LOVE*** this recipe! It is quick, easy, & delicious, too!! I make it as often as my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by BARBAROSA   view full review
I really loved this very simple recipe. It didn't take as long as it said it would, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2002 by KELLIX2KIDZ   view full review
This is a great recipe, I have also used the same method in the past for fried green tomatos. ...

 

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