Recipes from my Sicilian and Italian Grandmothers, my Mother, My sister Pat and those I have gathered through the years

Fried Zucchini Appetizer

Zucchini Appetizer

Fried Zucchini Appetizer

Zucchini rounds coated in flour, egg, and bread crumbs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 30 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

3 or 4 zucchinis

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

2 eggs scrambled

1 cup flour

1/2 " olive oil, about a half cup

Garlic aioli
¼ c mayonnaise

¼ c sour cream

¼ t sriracha sauce

1 T lemon juice

1 T minced garlic

¼ t salt

1 dash pepper

1 t paprika

Equipment

  • 1 large fryin pan

Method
 

Slice zucchini into 1/4" or 1/2" roundsAdd oil to a large frying pan and heat on medium

Scramble the eggs with a tablespoon or 2 or water

Dip each zucchini round in flour, then in egg and then in breadcrumbs

Fry each piece on one side and then the other side until light brown

Serve with garlic aioli or bleu cheese dressing.

    Garlic Aioli
      1. Add all ingredients except paprika into a small mixing bowl.

      2. Whisk until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.

      3. Sprinkle paprika over the mixture.

      4. Cover the bowl and chill for 20 minutes.

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