Name: Pan-Fried Zucchini Chips
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup whole-wheat panko or breadcrumbs; 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 0.5 cup avocado oil, divided; 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Pan-Fried Zucchini Chips

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Fresh zucchini slices are battered in crispy panko and pan-fried until golden brown and crunchy. You can eat them with a fork, but popping these zucchini chips by the slice is perfectly acceptable. Serve with a dollop of creamy dressing for a simple summer vegetable side.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 27, 2018

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup whole-wheat panko or breadcrumbs
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
½ cup avocado oil, divided
½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. Place a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Combine panko (or breadcrumbs), Parmesan and lemon zest in a third shallow bowl. Dredge zucchini slices in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the zucchini in the eggs, turning to coat. Then, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add about one-fourth of the zucchini rounds. Cook, turning once, until browned and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes total. Transfer to the prepared rack and baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining zucchini, adding the remaining 1/4 cup oil halfway through. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227	Calories
17g	Fat
13g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 5-6 zucchini rounds
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Vitamin A 232IU	5%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Folate 30mcg	8%
Sodium 247mg	11%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 14mg	3%
Potassium 167mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.