Kolokythakia Tiganita: Batter-Fried Zucchini

Name: Kolokythakia Tiganita: Batter-Fried Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 items
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 8 ounces club soda; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; Olive oil, for frying

Airy and crunchy fried zucchini, featuring a soda water batter, makes an excellent appetizer or side dish.

⭐ 4.2 (25 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 5 minTotal: 25 minYields: 8 items

Category Tags:

Appetizer Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Greek

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Instructions

Heat oil to high.
Wash and trim zucchini, then slice it lengthwise into 1/8- to 1/16-inch thick strips, cutting longer pieces to about 3 inches.
Toss zucchini slices with salt; let sit 20-60 minutes, then drain liquid.
Whisk soda water, flour, and salt to make the batter.
Coat zucchini in batter; fry pieces in hot oil for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping once.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1667 kcal

Carbohydrate: 80 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 13 g

Saturated Fat: 20 g

Sodium: 4246 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 147 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g