What Are Greek Style Battered Fried Zucchini Sticks?
Greek style battered fried zucchini sticks are a quick, crunchy appetizer or side dish that turns humble summer squash into something special.
Fresh zucchini is cut into sticks, salted to draw out excess moisture, then coated in a light flour and panko breadcrumb batter before a short plunge into hot oil. The result: shatteringly crisp sticks with a tender interior and a golden, airy crust.
I first made these for a last minute cookout when a neighbor dropped off a huge bag of garden zucchini. They disappeared faster than the burgers, especially once I set out the garlic mayo dip.
A squeeze of lemon and a handful of chopped mint added right before serving keep everything bright and fresh. This Greek inspired version makes an excellent side for grilled steak, burgers, or as part of a mezze platter.
If you enjoy crispy battered dishes, our Crispy Baja Style Beer Battered Fish Tacos use a similar double coating trick.
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- What Are Greek Style Battered Fried Zucchini Sticks?
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- How do you make crispy battered fried zucchini sticks at home?
- What is the best way to keep battered fried zucchini sticks crunchy instead of soggy?
- Can you bake or air fry battered zucchini instead of deep frying it?
- How can you adapt battered fried zucchini sticks for gluten-free eaters?
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Ingredients
These battered fried zucchini sticks use simple pantry ingredients. The key is panko breadcrumbs for a light, shaggy crunch and a few fresh herbs and garlic for the dip. Below you will find everything you need, grouped for the zucchini and the garlic mayo dip.
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Tip: Always dry the zucchini sticks thoroughly after salting. Even a little trapped water will create steam and soften the crust.
How to Make Battered Fried Zucchini
The process moves quickly once you have your ingredients measured. The salting step is the only pause: it takes 15 minutes and pulls out moisture so the sticks stay crisp. After that, it is a matter of coat, fry, drain, and serve.
- Salt and drain: Place the zucchini sticks in a colander, sprinkle them generously with salt (the ½ teaspoon), and toss. Let them sit for 15 minutes. You will see beads of liquid forming on the surface. Rinse quickly and pat completely dry with paper towels. Do not skip the drying.
- Make the dip: While the zucchini drains, mix the mayonnaise, dill, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. The flavor gets better after 20 minutes.
- Coat the sticks: Set up your coating station: a bowl with the flour and panko mixture, another bowl with the beaten eggs. Roll each dry zucchini stick in the flour panko mix, tap off excess, dip fully in the egg, then roll again in the dry mixture. The double layer creates that extra crunch.
- Heat the oil: Fill a deep, heavy pot no more than halfway with oil. Heat over medium until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C), or until a small piece of bread bubbles and turns golden in a few seconds.
- Fry: Gently lower a few sticks at a time into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Do not crowd the pot; fry in small batches.
- Drain and finish: Lift the sticks out with a slotted spoon or tongs and transfer them to a colander or a wire rack set over paper towels. This keeps them from steaming. Pile onto a serving plate, sprinkle with chopped mint and an optional squeeze of lemon, and serve immediately with the garlic mayo dip.
If you like a stronger garlic kick, add an extra half tablespoon of pressed garlic to the dip. The mint is optional but adds a fresh note that contrasts nicely with the rich fried coating.
FAQ and Tips
How do you make crispy battered fried zucchini sticks at home?
What is the best way to keep battered fried zucchini sticks crunchy instead of soggy?
Can you bake or air fry battered zucchini instead of deep frying it?
How can you adapt battered fried zucchini sticks for gluten-free eaters?
Greek Style Battered Fried Zucchini Sticks
What Are Greek Style Battered Fried Zucchini Sticks? Greek style battered fried zucchini sticks are a quick, crunchy appetizer or side dish that turns humble summer squash into something special.
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Ingredients
Main
4–5 zucchinis, cut into sticks
3 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt
flour and panko breadcrumbs, mixed together
½ teaspoon salt
oil, for frying
½ lemon, juiced
mint leaves, chopped
Garlic mayo dip
½ cup mayonnaise
Handful dill, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, pressed
a pinch salt and black pepper
½ lemon, juiced
Instructions
Main cooking
1-Salt the zucchini sticks and place them: Salt the zucchini sticks and place them in a colander for 15 minutes.
2-Transfer the zucchini sticks to a paper: Transfer the zucchini sticks to a paper towel and dry well. Coat the sticks in the flour and panko mixture, dip them in the egg mixture, and then coat them again in the panko mixture.
3-Fill half a pot with frying oil: Fill half a pot with frying oil and heat over medium until it reaches a boil.
4-Deep fry the zucchini sticks for 2: Deep fry the zucchini sticks for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a colander to drain excess oil. Finally, transfer the sticks to a serving plate. Sprinkle with chopped mint and serve with garlic mayo dip.
Garlic mayo dip
5-Mix mayonnaise, dill, garlic, salt, black pepper,: Mix mayonnaise, dill, garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
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- Cook Time: 2 min
- Method: stovetop
