Fried Zucchini Ala Fred Foster Recipes

FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place zucchini and onions in a medium bowl and mix together.
• In a small bowl mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Pour dry mixture over zucchini/onion mixture, cover bowl and shake well. Let mixture sit for about 30 minutes; a batter will form on the vegetables.
• In a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat. When oil is hot add breaded vegetables and fry, turning to brown evenly.

FRIED ZUCCHINI

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.

NEELY'S FRIED ZUCCHINI

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.

EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings. Serve immediately.

FRENCH-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Stir egg yolks, salt, salad oil and beer into flour and beat until smooth(or use a blender.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand overnight or several hours.
• Trim edges from zucchini, slice lengthwise, then cut like french-fried potatoes.
• Place in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let stand 1/2 hour to remove some of the liquid.
• Drain, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
• When ready to fry, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry, stir in batter, and fold in whites to incorporate.
• Dip zucchini in batter and fry a few at a time, in oil heated to 375°F in a deep fryer.
• Cook until golden brown (about 2 minutes) remove to paper towels to drain.
• Keep cooked zucchini warm in low oven until all sticks are cooked and ready to serve.

FRIED ZUCCHINI A'LA FRED FOSTER

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini crosswise into thin slices and lay them on a platter. Salt the zucchini and let them sit for 10 minutes. Lay out paper towels and turn the slices over so the salted side is on the towel. Salt the other side and let sit again for 10 minutes. Turn the slices over again.
• Meanwhile, place evaporated milk and flour into two shallow bowls. Mix some salt and ground pepper into the flour. When the zucchini are ready, dip each slice into the evaporated milk, and then dredge in the flour. Set back onto the platter.
• Put 2-3 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet on medium high until the butter just starts bubbling. Add as many zucchini slices as will fit in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip, sprinkle salt and fresh ground pepper onto the cooked side and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove zucchini once they are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Place on a platter lined with paper towel. Cool for 2 minutes and then serve while hot. Repeat this process with additional batches of zucchini, adding more butter to the pan each time. I think the best way to enjoy these is to have everyone hanging out in the kitchen and eating them with their fingers off the platter while they are still hot! Enjoy!