Fried Zucchini

If you’ve got an overabundance of zucchini taking over your garden or you simply have a craving for fried food, these fried zucchini sticks will be a tasty hit. Serve them as a vegan side dish or indulgent vegan snack.
If you’ve got an overabundance of zucchini taking over your garden or you simply have a craving for fried food, these fried zucchini sticks will be a tasty hit. Serve them as a vegan side dish or indulgent vegan snack.

Fried Zucchini

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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• Canola oil

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• 1 cup all purpose flour

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• 3/4 cup soymilk

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• 1 cup medium ground cornmeal

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• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

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• 1 teaspoon salt

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• 1 tablespoon minced chives

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• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

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• 2 medium zucchini, halved, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices

Directions:

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1. Pour oil 1 to 2 inches high into a large high-sided skillet over medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F).

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2. While oil is heating, place flour in 1 bowl, soymilk in another, and cornmeal in a third bowl.

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3. Evenly divide sugar and salt among the bowls. Add cayenne and chives to cornmeal, stirring to combine.

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4. Dip zucchini slices into flour, shaking off excess, then into soymilk, and then coat with cornmeal.

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5. Lay zucchini in skillet and cook 2 minutes per side or until the coating is golden brown and crunchy.

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6. Transfer zucchini to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

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