Fried Zucchini Sticks

Making this fried zucchini sticks recipe is a great way to use the bounty of fresh zucchini from the garden. 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
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 3-inch sticks
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup buttermilk

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 a separate shallow dish.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Lower breaded zucchini sticks carefully into the hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on a large paper-towel-lined plate.