Description
These Crispy Zucchini Garlic Bites are golden, garlicky rounds with a crunchy breadcrumb crust and a tender zucchini center, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking, or heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat if frying.
- Rinse the zucchini and slice into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until combined.
- Dip each zucchini slice into the beaten egg, then press both sides into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment if baking, or on a plate if frying.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, or fry for 2–4 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Store cooled bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, freeze uncooked slices on a tray, then transfer to a bag for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 140mg