Neely's Fried Zucchini Recipe

Name: Neely's Fried Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peanut oil, for frying; 3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup water; Ranch dressing, for dipping; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 medium shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Dash hot sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Peanut oil, for frying
3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup water
Ranch dressing, for dipping
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
2
Measure flour into a pie plate.
3
In another pie plate combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
4
In a third plate add eggs and water.
5
Dredge the zucchini in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko.
6
Working in batches, place the breaded zucchini slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve alongside the zucchini.
9
For the sauce:
10
Add all the ingredients into a serving bowl and mix until incorporated.
11
Cover with plastic wrap and let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peanut oil, for frying, 3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Neely's Fried Zucchini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Neely's Fried Zucchini

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