Fried zucchini sticks
Fried zucchini sticks recipe in the zucchini category
 Recipe ingredients:
- 4 zucchini
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 fresh basil leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups oil
 Recipe method:
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into quarters.
- Cut each piece in half crosswise and set aside.
- Place flour in small brown paper bag and set aside.
- Blend bread crumbs, garlic and basil in food processor or blender just to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place seasoned bread crumbs in second small brown paper bag and set aside.
- Beat eggs well in bowl and set aside.
- Drop 6 to 8 zucchini sticks into bag of flour, close bag and shake to coat zucchini.
- Transfer floured zucchini sticks to metal strainer and shake off excess flour.
- Dip flour coated zucchini into beaten eggs, then drop into bag of seasoned bread crumbs.
- Close bag and shake to coat zucchini.
- Transfer coated zucchini sticks to baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining zucchini sticks.
- You can hold them at this point for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in deep fryer or wok to 375 degrees F or until hot enough to fry.
- Without thermometer, test temperature by dropping small piece of bread into oil. It is ready when it sizzles and browns without burning.
- Drop 6 to 8 coated zucchini sticks into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and transfer to napkin covered platter.
- Repeat with remaining zucchini sticks.
- Sprinkle zucchini with salt.
- Serve immediately.
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