If your garden is producing more zucchini than you can eat, I have some good news for you. Fried zucchini is absolutely divine! Oh…. the flavor! One of my favorite ways to eat this overproductive vegetable. I just picked 3 more golden zucchini from the garden today and I’m in the mood for crispy fried zucchini. So, I went on a hunt for fried zucchini recipes to find a new favorite. I’m sharing my findings with you, so you can enjoy them too!
If you are berried in zucchini, you might want to freeze some of your zucchini or try one or more of these baked zucchini recipes.
Got loads of zukes? Here’s what to do with too much zucchini.
Tools you’ll need for fried zucchini recipes
You can always use what you have on hand in your kitchen drawers: a plain old knife and an old frying pan, etc.
But if you plant zucchini every year, and will be making all these fried zucchini recipes, you might as well make your life easier. Here are the tools that will make your life easiest when cooking zucchini.
- mandoline slicer – use this for perfectly sliced zucchini “coins” for frying. The mandoline slicer is also helpful for making zucchini strips (for making delicious appetizers).
- fryer – I prefer a good air fryer (like this one) to make the fries healthier
- of course, if you’d just rather fry than the classic way, buy a good frying pan (this one has over 6500 great reviews).
- get a spiralizer: I promise it’ll pay you back 10 times or more. Curly zucchini fries anyone? YUM!
- food processor – for shredding your zucchini when you make fritter. I’ve had mine for several years and it saved my muscles many times. They no longer sell the model I have, but this one is very similar.
That’s about it. You’re now ready to make fried zucchini chips, fritters, and curly fries. If you haven’t tried these, you must.
Drool Worthy Fried Zucchini Recipes
Please don't let the abundance of zucchini from your garden turn you off to this delicious vegetable. I promise you, once you try fried zucchini, you'll want more!
If you want the crispiest, crunchiest, most delicious treat, make this curly zucchini fries recipe. YUM! You'll be surprised at how fast these fries disappear. Just try it! I promise you won't be disappointed.
Serve these vegan zucchini fritters as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a patty for your burgers – absolutely delicious and very versatile.
Learn how to make this delicious low carb air fryer zucchini fries in less than 30 minutes. A great way to sneak some vegetables in especially for the kids.
These Italian Zucchini Fritters are the perfect recipe to make with your summer bounty.
Years ago, a friend of mine made zucchini fries as an appetizer before our dinner – I’d never had them served this way! She did them in the oven and I’ve always remembered how tasty they were!
Delicious Fried Zucchini with Parmesan cheese and crispy panko crumbs. This crispy appetizer will rival your favorite restaurant’s fried zucchini!
All you need is zucchini, onions, fresh herbs, and some spices. A quick sauté and you are ready to enjoy this simple and delicious zucchini recipe!
These pan-fried Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan are a delicious vegetarian twist on a classic! Hearty zucchini slices stand-in for chicken for a perfect summer meal.
Try this 5 ingredients shredded zucchini recipe is a healthy and easy side dish and only 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points! Sautéed with garlic and dill, using low-fat (light) feta, it's a delicious, gluten-free, and low-calorie veggie dish that can be made in 20 minutes! Bonus: It's also keto-friendly!
These crispy fried zucchini pizza bites are super easy to make and are perfect party food for any occasion. Make these for a fun weekend nibble or as part of your party spread!
Use up all your CSA veggies with easy-to-make fritters. These zucchini kohlrabi carrot fritters with herb yogurt sauce make for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Cheesy Zucchini Fritters have crispy edges, tender insides and make a great snack or side dish to your lunch or dinner. Kids and adults love these nutritious fritters that can be customized to fit anyone’s tastes.
These gluten-free courgette, pea, and feta fritters are delicious! Lovely and crisp at the edges, with a soft interior of courgette, pockets of feta, and bursts of peas.
Zucchini Blossom Fritters are a delightful savory snack for summer months. This gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, and nut free fritters recipe is delicious and easy. The recipe includes deep frying as well as air-frying or baking instructions.
These zucchini chips are easy to make in an air fryer! Coat them with eggs and breading for a tasty snack!
My go-to recipe for zucchini, simply because it's so quick, easy, and delicious! Three basic ingredients and a chunk of lovely crusty bread and you'll be in zucchini heaven!
I hope you found at least a few fried zucchini recipes you wish to try. I’m definitely going to make some zucchini fritters next time I pick zukes from the garden (probably tomorrow, LOL).
Adriana Copaceanu is a passionate nature lover living in the country on her dream property where she grows vegetables, lavender, and wildflowers that she shares with the wildlife they attract. When she's not in the garden, she loves spending time with her chickens and planning her next nature project. Check out her books below:
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