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Fried Zucchini

These easy Crispy Fried Zucchini Rounds from @wellseasonedstudio are coated in a flour mixture with Pecorino Romano, fried until golden brown, and then topped with more cheese and fresh lemon zest! Enjoy these with an easy homemade marinara sauce for a delicious summer appetizer!

Crispy fried zucchini slices with marinara sauce

  • Prep Time

    10min

  • Cook Time

    40min

  • Total Time

    50min

  • Servings

    4

  • Recipe Category Appetizer

  • Recipe Cuisine Recipe Cuisine

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Ari Laing @wellseasonedstudio

Ingredients

  • 2 (28oz) cans DeLallo San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Vidalia onion, finely diced, about 1½-2 cups
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves, whole
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1-2 tsp granulated sugar, optional
  • 2 large zucchini, cut into rounds about ¼-inch thick
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Grated Delallo Imported Italian Pecorino Romano
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup neutral oil (or olive oil, if preferred)
  • For serving: fresh lemon zest, grated Pecorino Romano, flaky sea salt and fresh basil

Directions

  • Sauté the aromatics. Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a large non-reactive pot. Add diced onion, then cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, then cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the tomatoes. Add 2 (28oz) cans DeLallo San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes. When the sauce begins to simmer, add ¼ cup basil leaves (whole or chopped) and chopped oregano leaves. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt then simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. For a slightly sweet marinara sauce, stir in 1-2 teaspoons of sugar.
  • While the sauce is simmering, make the zucchini. Setup 2 bowls for dredging. In the first, whisk together 1 large egg and ¼ cup milk. In the second, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano, 1 tsp onion salt, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Next, dredge the zucchini rounds first in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back to the flour mixture. Be sure to coat thoroughly on all sides during all steps. Transfer to a wire rack, then repeat with remaining zucchini.
  • Fry the zucchini. Heat until neutral oil in a large skillet to come up about ½-inch. Set it over medium-high heat until it reaches about 375F. Working in batches, carefully lower a few of the zucchini into the hot oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Immediately transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Finish, then serve! Transfer the fried zucchini to a serving bowl, then sprinkle with fresh lemon zest, grated Pecorino Romano, and whole or thinly sliced basil leaves. Enjoy immediately with marinara sauce!

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Fried Zucchini

These easy Crispy Fried Zucchini Rounds from @wellseasonedstudio are coated in a flour mixture with Pecorino Romano, fried until golden brown, and then topped with more cheese and fresh lemon zest! Enjoy these with an easy homemade marinara sauce for a delicious summer appetizer!