Old Fashioned Fried Zucchini Strips Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Fried Zucchini Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Fried Zucchini; 2 -3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, cut in half and sliced lengthwise in 3-inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, dried; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; The Dipping Sauce; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

The Fried Zucchini
2 -3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, cut in half and sliced lengthwise in 3-inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning, dried
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
The Dipping Sauce
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon lemon zest

1
Make the sauce by mixing together all sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Whisk together Buttermilk and eggs in a shallow bowl.
3
In a separate shallow bowl, mix together flower, corn meal, salt, pepper, and italian seasoning blend.
4
Create a breading station using one hand for wet and another for dry ingredients. Dip each Zucchini Strip in the egg mixture and cover with the dry mixture. Shake off excess.
5
Heat Butter and Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the breaded zucchini in the pan. Cook on each side for approximately 2 minutes or until browned and crispy on each side. You may need to do this in batches depending on size of pan.
6
Serve family style with the dipping sauce.

653

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Fried Zucchini, 2 -3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, cut in half and sliced lengthwise in 3-inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Fried Zucchini Strips 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.

Old Fashioned Fried Zucchini Strips

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