Step-by-step method

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You're working with a quick Italian classic that takes just over 20 minutes from start to finish. The magic happens in the final step when lemon juice brings everything together, so don't skip that bit! Young, tender zucchini slices get breaded and pan-fried until golden, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright, delicious result.

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Slice the zucchini

Wash the zucchini thoroughly and cut it into slices about 2 cm thick.

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1 piece
Zucchini
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Coat in flour

Pour 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 until golden

Meanwhile, melt some butter in a large frying pan. Add a splash of 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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Finish with lemon

Transfer the fried zucchini from the pan onto paper towels to soak up any excess fat. Now drizzle them all nicely with lemon juice. Don't skip this step — it's key to the finished flavor of the dish!

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Lemon
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Tip

Serve with a well-chilled glass of white wine.

Italian-Style Fried Zucchini

Name: Crispy Italian Fried Zucchini
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 piece Lemon; 10 gram Olive Oil; 20 gram Unsalted Butter; 2 piece Chicken Eggs; 50 gram All-purpose wheat flour; 1 piece Zucchini

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Prep 12 min Cook 8 min

6 Ingredients

6 Steps

Medium Difficulty

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What's in it?

235 kcal

Calories

24 g

Carbohydrates

19 g

Fats

11 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

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 it with grated Parmesan.

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Slice the zucchini

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Coat in flour

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Dip in egg

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Fry until golden

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Finish with lemon

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Tip

Italian-Style Fried Zucchini

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