Description
Crispy golden zucchini chips paired with a cool, garlicky tzatziki dip. A Mediterranean-inspired snack that’s quick, budget-friendly, and seriously addictive.
Ingredients
- Zucchini: 2 medium, thinly sliced into rounds
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large, beaten
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
- Greek Yogurt: 1 cup, plain
- Cucumber: 1/2 cup, grated and drained
- Garlic: 2 cloves, finely minced
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Dill: 1 tablespoon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, beat eggs. In another, mix flour with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set a wire rack over a baking sheet or line a plate with paper towels to drain chips.
- Assemble the Dish: Dip each zucchini slice in flour, then egg, then back in flour. Shake off excess.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer to your prepared rack or plate. Let cool slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pair hot zucchini chips with chilled tzatziki. Perfect harmony!
Notes
- Salt zucchini slices before dredging to remove excess moisture.
- Let tzatziki chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Use a mandoline for evenly thin zucchini slices.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini chips, tzatziki, Mediterranean appetizer, vegetarian snack, crispy zucchini, Greek recipes