Fried Zucchini

This fried zucchini and squash with onion features a seasoned cornmeal-flour breading that cooks up golden brown and crisp for a savory appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine zucchini and onion in a large bowl.

Step 2

Mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Pour flour mixture over zucchini mixture; cover the bowl and shake until vegetables are well coated. Let mixture sit until a batter forms on vegetables, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Fry vegetables in hot oil until golden brown, turning to cook evenly.