Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini
Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini features thin zucchini slices coated in buttery cracker crumbs that fry up golden and crunchy while staying tender inside. The rich, salty crust pairs beautifully with the vegetable’s mild sweetness, making it an ideal appetizer, side, or snack for weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve hot with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dip.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Slice the zucchini crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds.
- 2
Dip each zucchini slice in the beaten egg, then press it into the cracker crumbs to coat both sides. Shake off any excess and arrange in a single layer on a plate; do not stack.
- 3
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the zucchini in the hot oil until the crust is browned and the zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 130.57 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 5.78 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 6.23 g 2%
- Total Fat 9.7 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.11 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 116.99 mg High 39%
- Sodium 67.77 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.51 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 291.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 37.78 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.31 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Cracker Crusted Fried Zucchini is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Olive Oil, Saltine Cracker, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 130.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Olive Oil, Saltine Cracker, Salt & Pepper, Zucchini. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 130.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini healthy?
- Crispy Cracker-Crusted Fried Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 130.57 calories and 5.78 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.11 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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