Crispy Fried Zucchini BLT
This Crispy Fried Zucchini BLT is loaded with golden Parmesan-crusted zucchini, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, and toasted sourdough for the ultimate summer sandwich.
Ingredients
Fried Zucchini
- 2 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise on a slight diagonal into ¼-inch planks
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Sandwiches
- 8 slices artisan sourdough bread
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon cooked crisp
- 2 large tomatoes sliced
- 4 leaf lettuce leaves
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy.
- Slice the zucchini diagonally into ¼-inch planks.
- Whisk together eggs and milk.
- Combine flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip zucchini into egg mixture, then coat in seasoned flour mixture.
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry zucchini 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with Parmesan and flaky sea salt.
- Toast sourdough.
- Spread mayonnaise on both slices.
- Layer lettuce, tomato, fried zucchini, bacon, and black pepper.
- Top with remaining bread, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
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Recipe Notes
- Slice the zucchini on a diagonal for the best presentation.
- A wire rack keeps the zucchini crisp.
- Assemble right before serving for the best texture.
- Garlic aioli makes a delicious substitute for mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 943kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 29gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1732mgPotassium: 865mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2788IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 4mg
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