Fried Zucchini Bites

     Every year we are inundated with zucchini from our garden, and of course I Can, Freeze and Bake with zucchini but, one of our favorite treats are Fried Zucchini Bites.  I love the lightness that the panko coating brings and the Parmesan ups the overall flavor profile. You can certainly add in different dry spices to the panko coating, try spicy creole seasoning - yum!  Keep this recipe handy and plan on making these this year with zucchini from your garden, farmers market or grocery store...  Enjoy! Diane 

Fried Zucchini Bites 
Ingredients:
2 zucchini, sliced to 1/4-inch thick rounds
​1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Panko crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten

Directions:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; set aside.
• Working in batches, dredge zucchini rounds in flour, dip into egg, press in Panko mixture to coat zucchini.
• Add zucchini rounds to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate before serving.