Best 5 Deep Fried Zucchini Spirals Recipes
Deep fried zucchini spirals, also known as zucchini fries or curly fries, are a delicious and versatile side dish or snack. This crispy and flavorful dish is made with thin strips of zucchini that are coated in a batter and then deep-fried until golden brown. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DEEP-FRIED ZUCCHINI SPIRALS
We have always enjoyed fried zucchini so when I saw the clever way to spiral cut them, I thought why not deep fry them like onion strings. I did and they were a hit! Sprinkle with Old Bay® to make this a perfect side dish for seafood. They can also be served as an appetizer with your favorite dip. The zucchini may be cut into chips if you do not have a spiral slicer.
Provided by SHORECOOK
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl; pour into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Whisk flour and cornstarch together in another bowl; pour into a separate gallon-size resealable plastic bag.
- Place zucchini spirals into milk mixture, seal the bag, and turn to coat spirals completely. Transfer zucchini to flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake gently to coat completely. Remove spirals from flour mixture and shake gently to remove any excess flour.
- Working in batches, cook zucchini spirals in the preheated oil until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle seafood season over cooked zucchini spirals.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 322.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
NEELY'S FRIED ZUCCHINI
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste. In a third plate add eggs and water. Dredge the zucchini in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko.
- Working in batches, place the breaded zucchini slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside the zucchini.
- For the sauce:
- Add all the ingredients into a serving bowl and mix until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour.
FRIED ZUCCHINI
Giada De Laurentiis' Fried Zucchini, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, are crispy and vegetarian, covered with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
- Stir 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, the panko, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Working in batches, dip the zucchini in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the zucchini in the panko mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the zucchini strips on a baking sheet.
- When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the zucchini sticks until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels and drain.
- Arrange the fried zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.
UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS
An excellent snack or appetizer at any time or at a party. I have been making this recipe for over 30 years. Enjoyed by all that love zucchini.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and trim zucchini, (DO NOT PEEL).
- Cut zucchini into about 2 1/2" long by 1/2" thick strips.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat eggs and milk until fluffy.
- In a plastic bag, add flour, seasoning salt and shake well.
- In a separate plastic bag, add finely crushed saltine crackers.
- Dip zucchini strips in egg mixture.
- Drop into flour mixture and shake well to coat.
- Dip again into egg mixture.
- Drop into crushed crackers and shake well to coat.
- Heat olive oil to 325 F to 350 F in a medium-size frying pan or use a deep fryer.
- Drop coated zucchini (a few at a time) in the hot oil and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, turning once, (DO NOT OVERCOOK).
- Zucchini should be crunchy.
- Serve immediately with Bearnaise Sauce as a dip.
- SAUCE FOR DIPPING: Prepare contents of Bearnaise sauce according to package directions or make your own.
- NOTE: Instead of using plastic bags, place the flour mixture in a mixing bowl, and the crumbs in a separate bowl. This will not be quite as messy.
- Also, Panko crumbs would be excellent or cornflake crumbs.
- See recipe #382043.
DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI
I was looking for a plain old battered, deep fried zucchini, but most on here are seasoned, or breaded and baked. So here is plain old beer battered zucchini, care of momofukufor2.com She has this amazing sriracha-lime mayonnaise for dipping (I'll put it in as the last step); between that and good old dill dip, these things disappear fast. My serving sizes are off, I just threw numbers in.
Provided by ChloeBaby
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 3 deep fried zucchinis, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat your oil in a high sided pot to 375 degrees over medium high heat.
- Meanwhile, gently toss the zucchini spears with 1 tablespoon of flour.
- Mix together the 1/2 cup flour, salt, baking powder.
- Add the beer and mix gently. Don't worry about lumps.
- When your oil is ready, dip the zucchini in the batter, then fry to a golden brown colour. Make sure to not crowd them in the pot, a few at a time only.
- Drain on paper towel and enjoy.
- Sriracha-Lime Mayonnaise:.
- 2 tbs kewpie mayonnaise (Japanese mayo), 2 tsp sriracha, 2 tsp lime juice, touch of lime zest. Mix all ingredients together.
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized zucchini, as they are easier to spiralize and cook evenly.
- If you don't have spiralized zucchini, you can use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin zucchini strips.
- To make the batter, use sparkling water instead of regular water. This will help create a lighter and crispier coating.
- Add some herbs or spices to the batter for extra flavor, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Be sure to preheat your oil to the proper temperature before frying the zucchini spirals. This will help prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the zucchini spirals. This will cause them to steam instead of fry.
- Drain the zucchini spirals on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the zucchini spirals immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Deep-fried zucchini spirals are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. With their crispy coating and tender interior, they are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy zucchini, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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