Fried Zucchini Sticks

Making these fried zucchini sticks is one of our favorite ways to use the ton of zucchini our garden produces each summer. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 3-inch sticks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a shallow dish. Mix flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, and salt together in another shallow dish.

Step 3

Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture; roll in bread crumbs to coat. Dip in egg mixture again; roll again in bread crumbs.

Step 4

Fry breaded zucchini sticks in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.