Deep-Fried Courgette Sticks with Crispy Flour Coating
Sliced courgettes dipped in milk, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A simple vegetable side that pairs well with grilled fish or steaks. Ready in minutes with just four ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini, sliced into dipping sticks
- milk, for dipping
- seasoned plain flour, for coatingcornstarch1:1coating
crispier texture
- olive oil, very hot, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Slice zucchini into dipping sticks
- 2
Dip zucchini sticks in milk
- 3
Coat lightly in seasoned all-purpose flour
- 4
Deep fry in very hot olive oil for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy
- 5
Drain and serve with grilled, chargrilled or panfried fish or steaks
Good to Know
Best served immediately; leftovers may be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated in an oven to restore crispness
Slice and prepare courgettes up to 4 hours ahead; store in the refrigerator
Serve hot with grilled, chargrilled or panfried fish or steaks
Common Mistakes
Use milk-dipped coating to avoid dry fried courgettes
Deep fry at very hot temperature to avoid soggy texture
Drain on paper towels immediately after frying to avoid oil absorption