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You're making crispy, golden fried zucchini the Italian way—it's a quick 20-minute dish where you'll slice, coat, and pan-fry delicate zucchini rounds until they're perfectly golden. The lemon juice at the end is the secret that brings everything together, so don't skip it!

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Slice the zucchini

Wash the zucchini thoroughly and slice into rounds about 2 cm thick.

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1 piece
Zucchini
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Coat in flour

Pour some flour into a large bag and add the zucchini slices. Shake gently until the slices are nicely coated in flour.

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50 gram
All-purpose wheat flour
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Dip in egg

Beat an egg in a deep plate and dip the floured zucchini slices into it, coating both sides.

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2 piece
Chicken Eggs

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Fry

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet. Add a little oil so the butter doesn't burn. Fry the zucchini slices in the hot fat on each side.

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20 gram
Unsalted Butter

10 gram
Olive Oil
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Transfer the fried zucchini from the pan onto paper towels to drain off excess fat. Now drizzle them all generously with lemon juice. Don't skip this step—it's key to the final flavor of the dish!

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Lemon
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Tip

Serve with a well-chilled white wine.

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Fried Zucchini with an Italian Twist

Name: Crispy Italian Fried Zucchini
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 piece Zucchini; 50 gram All-purpose wheat flour; 2 piece Chicken Eggs; 20 gram Unsalted Butter; 10 gram Olive Oil; 1 piece Lemon

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Prep 8 min Cook 8 min

6 Ingredients

6 Steps

Medium Difficulty

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What's in it?

309 kcal

Calories

26 g

Carbohydrates

19 g

Fats

11 g

Proteins

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About this recipe

I found this Italian recipe for simple fried zucchini online years ago and just had to try it right away. Use young, small zucchini for the best results. To finish, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top.

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