Greek fried zucchini are crunchy chips made with thin sliced zucchini dipped in batter and fried until crispy. They make an excellent snack or appetizer when served with a creamy dip.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
2mediumzucchini
1cup(120g)all-purpose flour
1cup(240g)water
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
cooking oil
Instructions
Using a mandoline slicer, thinly slice zucchini into ⅛" slices. Transfer zucchini slices into a strainer placed over a bowl (or over the sink) and sprinkle generously with salt. Allow to set for at least 30 minutes (up to an hour), tossing once halfway through to drain off excess water.
Pat zucchini slices dry on both sides and set aside.
In a stock pot (or any pot with tall sides), preheat an inch of cooking oil to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit (176-190 degrees Celsius).
While oil preheats, prepare batter. In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add more water as needed. Batter should thickly coat the sides of your zucchini slices.
When oil is preheated, dip zucchini slices into batter, shake off excess, then gently drop into preheated oil. Do not overcrowd pan (this causes zucchini to stick together while frying). Fry for about 4 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Chips should be golden brown. Using a spider strainer/skimmer, lift zucchini from the oil, and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining zucchini.