Low-Carb Fried Zucchini Recipe
It’s the South. Remember? We fry everything that doesn’t have wheels! Remember? Fried zucchini is an obligatory summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds zucchini, about 2 large, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup coconut flour – Bob’s Red Mill
- 1/2 cup pork rind crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup protein powder, natural flavor, Designer Whey Brand
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large egg whites
- peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Thinly slice zucchini cross-wise. I use a mandolin set to about 1/8″ or slightly less, but you can use a knife to cut them too.
- In a jar or bag with a seal, combine coconut flour, pork rinds, parmesan cheese, protein powder, and spices. Shake to combine. Now pour half of the mixture into a pan to reserve. Use only a small amount of coating at a time. Once it gets soggy, it won’t stick to the zucchini.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy pan or use an electric fryer, to 350. Use a thermometer!
- Beat egg whites until foamy and loose.
- Dip zucchini in the egg white, then working in batches, coat with coating mixture. Repeat until all zucchini are coated. The easiest way to do this is to shake the zucchini in the coating bag. Add more coating mixture to the bag when the previous is either used up or too wet to adhere to the zucchini.
Another way to apply the coating is to use a large empty spice container or parmesan can and shake it over the slices that have been dipped in egg white. - Fry zucchini in small batches until crust is golden. Remove and drain on paper towels or on a baking rack to allow extra oil to drain off. Serve with Ranch Dip or your favorite sauce.
Notes
Serving Ideas: Serve with your favorite protein and dipping sauce! We love Fried Zucchini with nothing more than a tiny squeeze of lemon on each chip, or a splash of malt vinegar.
Notes: On the occasion that we actually deep fat fry anything (we mostly oven fry), zucchini chips are a terrific replacement to potatoes. These must be eaten at once. Cold chips get soggy and are not appealing, but hot from the fire – Look out! Delicious!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 271
- Fat: 17g (56.2% calories from fat)
- Carbohydrates: 16g (Net Carbs 10g)
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
