This Keto Crispy Fried Zucchini has a crunchy texture and is a flavorful snack. We prepare these zucchini slices with almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, zucchini, and avocado oil. These zucchini slices contain approximately 220 calories and only 4 g of net carbs. These zucchini slices require about 25 minutes. This Keto Crispy Fried Zucchini is perfect for snacks, appetizers, game-day gatherings, family dinners, potlucks, and weekend meals. You can refrigerate the remaining for 3 days or freeze them for 2 months for later use. You can serve these crispy zucchini rounds with Garlic Aioli, Ranch Dressing, Avocado Lime Dip, Garlic Butter Steak, Grilled Chicken Thighs, Cauliflower Mash, or a fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad.
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STATS:
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Duration: 10 minutes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Cook Duration: 15 minutes
- Portion Size: 10 zucchini rounds
- Cooking Mode: Pan-Fried
- Overall Yields: 4
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 25 minutes
TOOLS:
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Paper towels
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 zucchini
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Black pepper, ¼ tsp.
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- Paprika, half tsp.
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ cup avocado oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- We choose zucchini because it has a soft texture and delivers moisture. Use eggplant or cucumber spears as per your preference.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is utilized to prepare a crispy low-carb coating. As a replacement, we can use crushed pork rinds, sunflower seed flour, or coconut flour.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- This element will provide a savory flavor and crunchy texture. Instead, you can use Pecorino Romano, Asiago, or cheddar cheese.
EGG:
- Egg helps the coating stick properly to the zucchini slices. As an alternative, you can use a flax egg, chia egg, or mayonnaise.
HEAVY CREAM:
- We use heavy cream to add richness and help bind the coating mixture. Unsweetened almond milk or coconut cream are different choices.
AVOCADO OIL:
- Avocado oil is utilized because it is ideal for frying and provides a neutral flavor. As a substitute, you can use olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We rinse and make slices of the zucchini into one-fourth-inch rounds.
- Completely dry them using paper towels.
- Stir the heavy cream and egg in a dish.
- Whisk the pepper, almond flour, salt, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a different dish.
- We dip all the zucchini slices into the mixture of egg.
- And then equally coat all these slices with the mixture of almond flour.
- Preheat the oil in a pan.
- We fry the zucchini slices till crispier and golden, for almost two minutes.
- Cover the plate using paper towels and arrange them on it.
- Serve these zucchini slices quickly with keto dipping sauce.
TIPS:
- Include the crushed pork rinds for additional crunch.
- Serve this crispy fried zucchini quickly to get an optimal texture.
- To preserve the texture, rewarm them in an air fryer.
- You can utilize the freshly grated Parmesan to provide perfect results.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPPING SAUCES:
- Garlic Aioli
- Ranch Dressing
- Spicy Mayo
- Avocado Lime Dip
- Blue Cheese Dip
MAIN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken Thighs
- Garlic Butter Steak
- Herb Roasted Salmon
- Bunless Cheeseburgers
- Lemon Butter Shrimp
SIDE DISHES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Roasted Broccoli
- Garlic Green Beans
- Keto Coleslaw
- Creamed Spinach
SALADS:
- Caesar Salad
- Greek Salad
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Bacon Ranch Salad
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
SOUPS:
- Creamy Chicken Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Cauliflower Soup
- Zucchini Soup
- Mushroom Soup
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these zucchini slices in a closed box and stock them for only 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store these zucchini slices for almost 45-60 days.
FAQs:
May we utilize coconut flour?
- Yes, you can use the coconut flour, yet in a smaller amount, as it soaks up additional moisture.
Which dipping sauce will we utilize?
- You can use spicy mayo, garlic aioli, and ranch dressing.
Could we prepare these zucchini slices by baking?
- Yes, you can bake these zucchini slices for almost twenty minutes at 425° Fahrenheit.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 220 kcal
Sodium: 420 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 18 g
Proteins: 10 g
Total Carbs: 6 g
Serving Size: 10 zucchini rounds