Fried Zucchini – how to fry your garden-fresh zucchini! (Gluten-Free-Friendly + Dairy-Free + Paleo/Whole30-Friendly)

Delicious Fried Zucchini Recipe

If you haven’t tried making Fried Zucchini yet… you need to!

If you are looking for something different to do with your zucchini this summer, this should be on your to-do list.  This is a dish my mom used to make all the time in the summer and there never seemed to be enough of it – everyone was always clamoring for more.  There is something about the texture, these are not “zucchini crisps” no no…. They are still soft, but just ever-so-slightly charred.  The combination of the slightly charred flour and the cooked zucchini with the salty Lawry’s and pepper.  It just works.  I will admit to cooking this by myself and eating an entire zucchini this way….. Once you start eating them it is just hard to stop!

What Size Zucchini is Best

Medium or small zucchini are best for Fried Zucchini – larger zucchini’s are not a good fit for this recipe.  They get mushy and just don’t taste the same for some reason.  Medium zucchini are great, but try to pick the thinner ones – about 1 1/2 inch circumference.

Does it Store Well

Honestly, we have really never had leftovers!! :). If you have any leftover, you can try storing it in an airtight container and place a piece of paper towel underneath, but they might get a tad mushy if left too long!  They are best eaten right away!

Is Zucchini Good for You

Yes! Zucchini is so good for you – read about some of the amazing benefits here!

How to make Fried Zucchini

Thinly slice zucchini. Don’t use a mandolin though, we don’t want paper-thin.

Sprinkle with water to keep wet.

Combine flour, Lawry’s salt and black pepper.  Add a handful of the zucchini and toss to evenly coat.  Don’t be afraid to heavily coat the zucchini – the more flour the better.

Heat some olive oil in large fry pan and add flour-coated zucchini.  Cook 3-4 minutes on one side and then flip.

You want the zucchini to start charring as the olive oil starts to get soaked up.  If you feel that things are too hot or dry, add a bit more olive oil. In the end though, you do want all of the olive oil to get soaked up so that you can start browning the sides.  You will also have to do a couple batches.  For 1 medium, thin zucchini, you will probably have to do 3 batches, using about 1-2 Tablespoons of olive per batch.

Other recipes you might like:

• Roasted Broccolini
• Homemade Marinara Sauce 
• Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Enjoy!

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