Ingredients
1 cup canola
oil
1 garlic
clove
4 small
zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch strips (to resemble fries)
1 cup all
purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup low
fat buttermilk
1 1/2 cup
panko bread crumbs
1 cup
finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Pour the
1/2 cup of oil into a large skillet and add the garlic clove. Heat the oil over
medium heat until the garlic is golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the
garlic and discard.
While the
oil is heating, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl. Whisk together the panko and
cheese in a third shallow bowl. Dredge the zucchini in the flour, then the
buttermilk and panko mixture. Carefully place the zucchini in the oil. Repeat
with the remaining zucchini being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Work in
batches if necessary. Once the zucchini is golden brown, carefully flip over.
If the zucchini is becoming too brown, turn the heat down. When all sides of
the zucchini are golden brown, transfer to a wire rack using tongs. (If you're
running out of oil, add the remaining 1/2 cup)
Serve
immediately.
