Fried Zucchini
A fried food you can feel good about eating! Great as an appetizer or side dish. Serve with our Sriracha mayonnaise, Marinara, or Ranch dressing for dipping!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- peanut oil for frying
- 1/3 c. mayonnaise
- 1 T. Sriracha sauce
- 2 med. zucchini sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 lg. eggs
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large Dutch oven 1/3 full with peanut oil. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fryer thermometer.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce. Cover and place in refrigerator until chilled.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper. Taste to adjust seasoning; set aside.
- Place zucchini slices in egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture. Shake off excess.
- Working in batches, fry the zucchini slices in the hot oil, turning once with tongs, until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and sprinkle with salt.
- Repeat with remaining zucchini slices. Serve immediately with our Sriracha mayonnaise, marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.