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Crispy Fried Zucchini With Parmesan Dip

Zucchini gets the ultimate makeover with Crispy Fried Zucchini with Parmesan Dip! Thinly sliced zucchini gets a golden-fried coat, transforming them into irresistible veggie fries. They're paired with a creamy Parmesan dip for the perfect balance of salty and cheesy. It's a fun appetizer or light lunch that's sure to impress everyone, even veggie-skeptics!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 sticks
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Michelle

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.

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chef's Knife
Balloon Whisk
Balloon Whisk
Bamboo Cutting Board
Bamboo Cutting Board

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

Serving: 1stick | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.