Description
Zucchini parmesan crisps offer a crispy, golden gateway to vegetable snacking perfection. Seasoned with herbs and perfectly baked, these cheese-crusted delights provide a delectable alternative to traditional chips that will satisfy cravings and nourish you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced to ¼-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated vegan Parmesan
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large vegan eggs, beaten
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high temperature to create an ideal frying environment.
- Create a crispy coating mixture by blending Panko breadcrumbs with grated vegan Parmesan, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Set up a three-stage dredging station: first dust zucchini rounds lightly with flour, creating a thin adhesive layer.
- Carefully dip flour-coated zucchini into beaten vegan eggs, allowing excess to drip off for a smooth transition.
- Gently press each egg-covered zucchini round into the Panko-Parmesan mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Carefully place 5-6 coated zucchini rounds into the hot oil, maintaining consistent spacing to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for approximately one minute per side, watching for a uniform golden-brown color and crisp texture.
- Remove zucchini crisps using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Serve the zucchini Parmesan crisps immediately while they are hot and at peak crispiness, enjoying their delicate texture and savory flavor.
Notes
- Crispy zucchini rounds transform from ordinary vegetable to irresistible golden appetizer with just a few simple ingredients and cooking techniques.
- Achieving the perfect crunch requires precise dredging steps, ensuring each slice gets maximum flavor and texture from seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Serving these warm and fresh guarantees maximum enjoyment, with paper towels helping to absorb excess oil and maintain ultimate crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg