Ah, yes — pan-fried zucchini rounds are a simple Southern-style side dish. You slice zucchini into rounds, season them, and fry them in a skillet until golden and crispy on the outside and tender inside.
🥒 Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini Rounds
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
½ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2–3 tablespoons cooking oil
Optional: garlic powder or paprika
Directions
Slice zucchini into rounds about ¼ inch thick.
Pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the flour with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
Lightly coat each zucchini round in the seasoned flour.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the zucchini in a single layer for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and serve warm.
Tip: Don’t overcrowd the skillet. Frying in batches gives the zucchini much better browning and crispness.
For an even crispier version, you can dip the rounds in beaten egg followed by seasoned cornmeal before pan-frying.
