Ingredients

  • The Fried Zucchini
  • 2 -3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, cut in half and sliced lengthwise in 3-inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, dried
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • The Dipping Sauce
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method

  • Make the sauce by mixing together all sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk together Buttermilk and eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • In a separate shallow bowl, mix together flower, corn meal, salt, pepper, and italian seasoning blend.
  • Create a breading station using one hand for wet and another for dry ingredients. Dip each Zucchini Strip in the egg mixture and cover with the dry mixture. Shake off excess.
  • Heat Butter and Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the breaded zucchini in the pan. Cook on each side for approximately 2 minutes or until browned and crispy on each side. You may need to do this in batches depending on size of pan.
  • Serve family style with the dipping sauce.