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Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!

Fried Zucchini Recipe

Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories per serving 179 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large fresh zucchini
  • ½ cup frying oil
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • a handful fresh mint
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Wash the zucchini and dry. Cut off both ends and chop the zucchini in half. Then slice both pieces lengthwise or use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
  2. Heat the frying oil in a heavy non-stick pan over high heat. Slice the garlic roughly and add it to the hot oil.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
  3. Once golden, remove the garlic and then add it to a deep ceramic dish. Add the slices of zucchini (in batches) to the hot oil and cook for 4 minutes or until golden.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
  4. Turn the slices of zucchini and brown the other side.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
  5. Then remove the fried zucchini (and garlic after frying the first badge or it will burn) and transfer it to the deep dish on top of the fried garlic. Sprinkle with a little balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a little pepper and salt. Shred some of the fresh mint roughly and add it to the fried zucchini as well.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
  6. Fry the rest of the zucchini in badges until all is cooked. Put the fried zucchini in layers on top of each other and sprinkle alternately with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt and mint.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!
  7. Put the dish in the fridge to marinate. Then take the zucchini out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
    Get into an Italian mood with this fried zucchini recipe! It’s so simple to prepare, the perfect starter to make in advance!