#2,669: Fried Zucchini (GF)

I like any veggie fried.  I mean, who doesn't?!?!  But I was not successful with this recipe!  Those big zucchini rounds look pretty good, and I'm all for coconut flavoring, but this tasted too coconutty for my liking and just got mushy, rather than crispy.  This wasn't worth making and I even had to get a second pan to try and finish frying these up because the breading kept falling off and just burning in the pan.  Maybe if you actually dropped these in a deep fryer it would work out better?!

3 medium zucchini or yellow squash

2 eggs

1 tablespoon water

1/3 cup coconut flour

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

vegetable oil, for frying

ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds, about 1/8-1/4 inch thick.

Heat a 1/4 inch of oil in the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat.
In a shallow bowl, beat together the egg and water.  Set aside.  In a second bowl combine the coconut flour and parmesan cheese. 

Coat the zucchini in the egg and then dredge in the coconut mixture to coat.  Add a single layer of zucchini to the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. 

Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining zucchini.

Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.

Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.