Crispy Fried Courgette ( Fried Zucchini )

This homemade crispy fried courgette recipe made with panko-coated courgette slices, deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with Greek-style yoghurt sauce or a choice of dipping sauce. You can also bake or pan-fry them. Incredibly delicious!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Courgette (Medium courgette/zucchini, about 600 gram ( 1.5 lb ))
• 1/2 cup Plain flour (All purpose flour)
• 1/2 cup Corn starch (Corn or potato starch/flour)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (Or regular breadcrumbs)
• 2 Eggs (Whisked)
• 1 tsp Salt (or salt to taste)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (or pepper to taste)
• oil for frying (vegetable or high smoke point oil)
• 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp Grated garlic
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Cucumber (cut small dices/ finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Lime juice
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prepare courgette and coating ---
2. 2Wash and pat dry the courgettes, then trim off both ends. Cut it into ½ inch slices and sprinkle salt over the courgette slices.
3. 3In a bowl, combine corn starch, plain flour, and black pepper. Add panko breadcrumbs and whisked eggs in separate bowls.
4. 4To coat the courgette slices, first, dredge the piece of slice in the flour mix.Next, dip in the whisked egg. Then coat with breadcrumbs, by pressing it gently on both sides with hands.
5. 5Place the coated courgette on the large tray or plate and set it aside. Repeat the process to the remaining slices.
6. 6--- Deep Frying ---
7. 7Preheat the oil to ( 340°F/ 170°C ) and fry the coated courgette for 2-3 minutes or until crispy golden brown. Fry with small batches and make sure not to overload the oil.
8. 8Remove from oil and place it over the wire rack or paper towel. Serve immediately while warm with yoghurt dipping sauce.
9. 9--- Yoghurt Dipping Sauce ---
10. 10Combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix them well, make a taste test and adjust the salt and black pepper to taste.