Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini

Pan-fried zucchini slices flavored with garlic and coated with bread crumbs are a deliciously crispy summer vegetarian side dish, snack, or appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
• 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rub zucchini slices with garlic; set aside.

Step 2

Place beaten egg, flour, and bread crumbs separately into 3 small bowls.

Step 3

Turn zucchini slices in flour, dusting off excess. Dip in egg, then press in bread crumbs to coat.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry breaded zucchini in batches in hot oil until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.