If you're missing crunchy snacks on your low carb/keto diet, this Keto Fried Zucchini Crisp recipe is a must! Sliced zucchini is covered in a crispy almond parmesan crust, fried golden brown, perfect for dipping. These zucchini chips are the perfect low carb snack or appetizer.
Ingredients in Almond Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Crisps
- Blanched almond flour: Almond flour works as a great low carb and gluten free breading option. It crisps up nicely when cooked. If you need a nut free recipe, swap out the almond flour and parmesan cheese for a batch of my Nut Free Keto Breading Mix.
- Grated parmesan cheese: The parmesan cheese, mixed with the almond flour makes for a deliciously crispy keto fried zucchini. Fresh grated is best, but the kind in the famous green can will work also.
- Zucchini: You can also make this recipe with summer squash, or a mixture of both.
- Heavy cream and egg: The heavy cream and egg are what help the breading stick to the zucchini during frying.
What to Serve with Keto Fried Zucchini Crisps
Dip these keto fried zucchini crisps in ranch! This Keto Avocado Ranch Dressing is so creamy, perfect for dipping. They are also delicious dipped in Buffalo Ranch Dressing or Tzatziki Sauce.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating these breaded zucchini crisps in the oven, a pan, or an air fryer.
- Sub squash: These low carb fried zucchini can also be made with summer squash.
- Air Frying: You can make these in the air fryer. Simply spray the breading zucchini with a little cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil and cook in the air fryer on 350°F until crispy.
- Nut Free: For a nut free version, you can bread these in my Low Carb Nut Free Breading Mix.
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Keto Fried Zucchini
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
If you're missing crunchy snacks on your low carb/keto diet, this Almond Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Crisp recipe is a must! Sliced zucchini is covered in a crispy almond parmesan crust, fried golden brown, perfect for dipping. These zucchini chips are the perfect low carb snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (about 8 inches), sliced ¼ - ½ inch thick
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (I use this brand of spices) Code kyndraholley for 15% off
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg
- avocado oil or coconut oil for frying
Instructions
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Combine the almond flour, parmesan cheeses, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix until well incorporated. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a plate.
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Add the heavy cream, and egg to a small bowl, and fork whisk to combine.
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Heat about an inch of oil in a high-sided skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Coat the zucchini slices in the breading, dredge in the egg wash, and then coat in the breading again.
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Gently place the breaded zucchini into the hot oil and fry until the breading is crispy on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes each side. Try not to flip the zucchini too many times or you will lose your breading.
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Line a plate with paper towels and as you remove the zucchini from the pan, place them on the paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating these in the oven, a pan, or an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer Recipes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Sodium: 516mg
- Fat: 22.8g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Protein: 19.2g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
Cherryl says
Do you think you can make this in an air fryer?
ruthlyn says
Made these last night, but I substituted pumpkin seeds for the almonds. (I thought maybe the crust around the zucchini would be a lovely green to complement the vegetables, but alas, it was about the same color as your almond version.) This recipe is a keeper! My family really enjoyed them served with homemade ranch dressing and a salad. 🙂
Madeline says
Sounds yummy! Also, simple ingredients to have around. This will be a definite "go to" recipe.
Angela says
Would it be ok to use Almond meal??
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I think almond meal would work perfectly.
Anonymous says
Will be serving this for my housewarming party! Thanks for the idea 😀