Coconut Fried Zucchini

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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

coconut oil, for frying
2 organic eggs, beaten
2 cups zucchini, sliced thin
1/2 cup organic coconut flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Heat coconut oil at low-medium heat in heavy bottom frying pan. Desired temperature is 375 degrees for frying.

Add two eggs to a medium size bowl and lightly beat them.

In a second bowl mix coconut flour, Parmesan cheese and salt together.

Dip zucchini slices into egg mixture and then place them in flour mix. Make sure to coat them well.

Fry the zucchini until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side. Place fried zucchini on a paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Tiffany, Junction City, OR

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Published on October 21, 2011

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9 Comments

Irene March 19, 2014 at 11:05 am - Reply

Is there a way I can bake these instead of frying them. I trying to stay away from fried foods.

DeeDB October 29, 2015 at 6:48 pm - Reply

You could try to preheat your oven to 400 degrees, then dip and bread all the zucchini and place them on racks on cookie sheets (so the hot air can surround the zucchini and keep it from going soggy on one side) …or maybe flip them half way through. 
Turn down the oven to 325 and cook for about 30 -40 minutes until golden brown.
I make this recipe regularly and I too am looking for a way to keep from frying them. This would be the method I will try when I get a chance – but if you get a chance to try it before me, let me know how it goes.

Tom May 30, 2012 at 11:38 pm - Reply

The egg is for two effects.  It helps the crumb mixture stick to the zuchini plus it gives it some extra body.  So, basically you can dip the zuchini slices into anythig wet before dipping them in the crumbs just to make the crumbs or even flour stick to the zuchini slices.  You could use water, or even try some things like a bit of almond flour barely moistened with water for a thicker wet dip before dipping the slices in crumbs.

Julie May 30, 2012 at 1:39 pm - Reply

Any ideas on what I could use instead of eggs to make this recipe vegan?

Colleen T February 13, 2012 at 9:27 am - Reply

Follow the recipe directions….You dip in the egg, then the flour mixture….

sofi January 1, 2012 at 2:26 pm - Reply

The fried zucchini tasted very good, but they were heavy and filling. Don’t eat too many at one time. I give this recipe four stars.

Tom Miller October 27, 2011 at 10:48 am - Reply

Don’ mix the egs in with the dry ingredients.  first wet the zuccini slices by only dipping them in the whipped eggs, and then coat them with the dry mix, and then into the rying pan with coconut oil – delicious!

james October 27, 2011 at 5:13 am - Reply

what are you talking about? a simple egg dip is part of standard breading protocol. there’s nothing missing from the recipe.

Laura Ruby October 24, 2011 at 1:53 pm - Reply

Something must be missing from this recipe.  There could be no dipping in this very thick mix.  I’ll try adding some coconut milk.

Coconut Fried Zucchini