Name: Fried Zucchini Recipe (Carl’s Jr. Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini; ½ cup brown rice flour; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; 1⁄4 tsp paprika; 2 large eggs; 1¼ cups panko crumbs; ½ cup peanut oil; ranch dressing

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Fried Zucchini (Carl's Jr. Copycat)

Crunchy, tasty, and perfectly cooked, this panko-coated fried zucchini recipe serves healthier snacks just like Carl's Jr.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini , cut into ½-inch slices
½ cup brown rice flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1⁄4 tsp paprika
2 large eggs , lightly beaten
1¼ cups panko crumbs
½ cup peanut oil , for frying
ranch dressing , for dipping

Instructions

Season flour with garlic, onion, and paprika and place on a large plate.
Place eggs in a bowl and beat to combine.
Place panko on a large plate.
Dredge zucchini slices through the flour, dip in the egg, and coat with panko crumbs.
Heat about ½-inch of oil in the bottom of a heavy bottom pot, to 350 degrees F.
Place several zucchini in the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove from pan, and place on paper towels to drain.
Serve with creamy ranch dressing. Enjoy!

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