Hmm, ok so I haven’t done a ton of cooking since I was at BlogHer all last week and am still exhausted right now. And there was a recipe that I had promised to post this week, but my sleep-deprived brain won’t tell me what it was. Boo.
I’m breaking away from my soup fixation this week, though. Instead, I’m going quick and easy again tonight. This is another of those recipes that sounds super fancy and hard to do but is so easy – perfect for impressing others!
And I know, I have no pictures again. It’s possible I didn’t actually make this one this week but instead made it previously. Eh, you’ll live. Besides, I wouldn’t want you to drool all over your keyboards and ruin them!
How to Make Crispy Fried Zucchini With Parmesan Dip
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For the Crispy Fried Zucchini:
Whisk together the flour, beer, chili flakes, and salt in a small bowl. Let them sit for a few minutes to get friendly. This is a great time to cut the zucchini into sticks and heat the oil in a heavy pot to a temperature of 365 to 375 degrees.
Dip the zucchini into the batter, one by one. Carefully lower the zucchini into the hot oil a few at a time so that they aren’t all touching and getting stuck together (you don’t have to do them one by one). Fry them until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve with Parmesan dip.
For the Parmesan Dip:
Combine sour cream, parmesan cheese, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl – just mix them together. Serve chilled with the zucchini sticks.
Yum. Ok, so I need to make these again. Fortunately, I’m too tired to go make them now, or I’d be eating a whole bowl of them right now by myself.
Crispy Fried Zucchini With Parmesan Dip
Ingredients
For Crispy Fried Zucchini:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 12 ounces good beer
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 zucchini cut into sticks
- Canola oil
For Parmesan Dip:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespooon horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Crispy Fried Zucchini:
- Whisk together the flour, beer, chili flakes, and salt in a small bowl. Let them sit for a few minutes. Cut the zucchini into sticks and heat the oil in a heavy pot to a temperature of 365 to 375 degrees.1 1/2 cups flour, 12 ounces good beer, 1 tablespoon red chili flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, Canola oil
- Dip the zucchini into the batter, one by one. Carefully lower the zucchini into the hot oil a few at a time so that they aren’t all touching and getting stuck together.4 zucchini
- Fry them until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
For Parmesan Dip:
- Combine sour cream, parmesan cheese, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl – mix them together.1 cup sour cream, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespooon horseradish, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1-2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper
- Serve chilled with the zucchini sticks.
Notes
- Add a little more flour if the batter isn’t thick enough for you.
- A good quality beer will enhance the flavor of the zucchini sticks.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
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Yum! And it's that time of year when you can never have too many zucchini recipes.
wow — sounds wonderful!
I've been eyeing the fried zucchini at different outdoor events, but maybe I should just try making it!
Danielle – Very true. People joke about leaving zucchini on people's doorsteps, but with this recipe? Bring it on!
SnoWhite – It is, and it's so easy to make. I almost feel like I need to host a party just to have the excuse to make these easy suckers 😉
Brenda – Go for it! This way you realy know exactly what's in it. And soooo good.
I love this recipe!
I tried one last year and let's just say it wasn't pretty … lol
Great recipe. Yum, yum, yum!
Alexis – It's easier than you think and so yummy. I have a huge taste for them. Again.
Kelly – Ummm yeah 🙂 I really need to throw a party just for these. Do you think it would work for our boo hoo and cheers for kindergarten get together? Hmmmmmm.