Crispy Zucchini Coins Food

FRIED ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Line a dish with paper towels and set aside. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, basil, salt, cayenne, and pepper in a bowl.
• Beat the eggs in another bowl.
• Heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
• Working in small batches, toss the zucchini coins in the eggs, then coat in the cornmeal mixture to cover completely. Carefully drop the zucchini into the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared plate. Season with salt, cool slightly and serve.
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ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

CRISPY PARMESAN ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup of the flour with the potato flakes and parmesan cheese.
• Beat the eggs well, to the point where they start to hold air.
• Place the remaining flour, garlic salt and pepper in a 1 gallon zip bag. Add zucchini. Shake bag until well coated.
• Dredge zucchini slices in eggs until coated.
• Coat slices with potato, cheese and flour mixture.
• Place slices carefully into hot oil. Pan fry on each side until golden brown, about 2 min a side. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

BAKED ZUCCHINI CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini and stir to coat; add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Spread coated zucchini onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and oregano over coated zucchini.
• Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini are tender and cheese is browned, about 15 minutes.

CLARE'S BAKED ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 450 degrees Farenheit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix together the cornflake crumbs and the seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Dip each zucchini slice in the egg white, then in the crumb mixture. Place dipped side up on the parchment.
• Bake for 10 minutes, and switch to the broiler for 5 minutes, until crisp to your liking.