Lighter Zucchini Fritti Olive

Lighter Zucchini Fritti
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The fried zucchini served in restaurants so often suffers from being both greasy and mushy that it isn't something we had ever considered making. But this recipe in the July issue of Olive magazine changed our opinion.

Yes, these are still deep fried and they are still oily. But whereas the versions we were previously accustomed to consisted of thick disks or sticks, these are cut into slender strips. Zucchini "French fries" may be nothing new to some of you, but for us it was a revelation! Light, crispy, and delicious with a squeeze of lemon or dipped in curry ketchup.

• Get the recipe: Courgette Fritti, from the BBC Good Food site or the July 2009 issue of Olive magazine

Do you make fried zucchini? Any other tips for us?

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Comments (3)

I love zucchini and am often disappointed in fried versions. But I have had good luck with Zucchini Oven Chips.

posted by becmd on July 6th 2009 at 3:02pm
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I just made these, and while they were delicious, they were not as crispy as I'd hoped they'd be. Maybe I'll try again with thinner strips of zucchini.

posted by mhirsch on July 6th 2009 at 6:17pm
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Thanks for a new idea, I'm sick of stir-fried zucchini.

becmd - I'm so glad you posted the link to the zucchini oven chips! I made them tonight and they were delish!

posted by Candice on July 7th 2009 at 8:01pm
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