Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Zucchini Slices
Satisfy your craving for a crunchy, savory snack with these Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Zucchini Slices. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, these golden-brown zucchini rounds boast a flavorful, crispy coating made from a blend of all-purpose flour and cornmeal. The magic lies in the dairy-free buttermilk, created by mixing non-dairy milk with a splash of lemon juice, ensuring a tender yet firm texture without using dairy. Quick to whip up in just 30 minutes, these slices are pan-fried to perfection in olive oil for a light, crispy exterior. Whether served as a tasty appetizer, side dish, or snack, they pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce, making them a crowd-pleasing, plant-based delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
Instructions
Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, mix the non-dairy milk with the lemon juice. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a dairy-free buttermilk.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Dip each zucchini slice into the non-dairy milk mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
Once the oil is hot, place zucchini slices in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Fry in batches if necessary.
Cook each slice for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the zucchini slices from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Serve the crispy fried zucchini slices warm, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5020 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.5 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1282 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
