Zucchini Fries
Posted by Clyde
Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:45 PM

Zucchini Fries

Ingredients
1 large zucchini
1/2 cup panko
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (not grated)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg, beaten

Instructions
1. Slice zucchini into pieces that are about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
2. On a plate or in a shallow bowl, mix panko, parmesan cheese, and kosher salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat an egg.
4. Roll sliced zucchini in egg. Dredge in dry mixture, pressing down, as necessary. Carefully lay coated zucchini on a cookie sheet or plate until all zucchini is coated.
5. Heat oil to medium-high heat. Fry zucchini, being careful not to overload the pan. When one side of the zucchini fries are golden brown, turn and continue cooking. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Serve as a snack or with your favorite pasta dish. [Depicted is a pasta dish using a sauce that came from a can, with sliced fresh mushrooms added.]

Notes:
Adjust your heat higher or lower, depending on how your zucchini fries are cooking. Be patient and resist the urge to overload the pan or your zucchini fries will be soggy.