What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Country Casual Cravings: Zucchini Onion Chips! We all know how versatile a meal can be once you add zucchini to the menu. But have you ever thought about an appetizer using a can of those classic crispy fried onions? It’s definitely a game-changer. Hear me out. Forget the holiday green bean casserole for a minute as you dip a fork into the can to nibble on these crunchies before tossing them onto a garden salad. Who can resist a sampling of that unique onion flavor? Not me. Now send everyone out of the house so you can work your magic. When they return, their mouths will begin to drool at the aromas from the kitchen. I’m guessing no one will suspect you disguised heart-healthy zucchini wrapped up in a delicious onion crust.
ZUCCHINI ONION CHIPS
Ingredients:
1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
Coarse salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup crispy fried onion rings, crumbled
Ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Place a single layer of zucchini rounds on top. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover with another layer of paper towels. Press down. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. In a wide skillet, add vegetable oil to be 1/4” deep. Warm oil over medium-high heat. In a shallow dish, combine flour, breadcrumbs, and crumbled onion rings. Mix well. Dredge one zucchini round in beaten egg and then breadcrumb mixture, coating completely. Place in the skillet; repeat until skillet is full. Do not allow zucchini rounds to touch each other. Cook 2 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown. Transfer zucchini chips to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Repeat with remaining zucchini. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.
Sounds tasty. Gail, where do you come up with all of these recipes ideas?
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I get some ideas from restaurant menus, food magazines, fellow bloggers, grocery stores, and family recipes. Everywhere, I guess. 🤣🌿🤔
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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It’s all about the taste. 🥒🧅🌿
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Sounds really good! I will remember this when zucchini appears by the basketful next July…
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It will come. 😜🥒🌞
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Yum! Love the addition of fried onion rings in the breading. 🙂
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Totally worth it! 😍🍃
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Very cool appetizer idea, Gail!
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It was quite tasty. Thank you! 🌱🧅🍃😋🥒
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I bet! You are welcome, Beth!
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Yum! Zucchini season is here, but I’ll have to search for a substitute for the fried onion rings.
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Can you get sour cream and onion potato chips? Otherwise, you can crush crackers, then season with dried onion bits and salt. Let me know how that goes. 😜🍃
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Thanks for the tips.
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Sneaky!
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Ssshhh. Don’t tell. 🤣🧅🥒
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Bookmarked for Super Bowl Sunday.
Gracias for your madly delicious science!
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Sounds perfect. We’re going to gorge ourselves on Cincinnati Skyline Chili Dip! 🍃🌶
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Oh yeah!
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I make these too and love them – great idea wih the crispy onions 🙂
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Thanks. I think we need them served warm with Kimchi Dip. 😜🥒😍
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The secret is french fried onion rings. 👏🍃🧅
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Wonderful! By the way, do you also have a cutlery shop, Gail? 😉 You always put on such beautiful and unique cutlery, that one has to assume it. Here for example the handle of this spoon. A real work of art! xx Michael
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My husband had this gem when we met. It’s a keeper, just like him. 💜🍃
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