Recipe: Uncle Bill's Deep Fried Zucchini Strips

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS

An excellent snack or appetizer at any time or at a party. I have been making this recipe for over 30 years. Enjoyed by all that love zucchini.

1 medium zucchini
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk, homogenized
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
3/4 cup cracker crumbs (saltines)
2 cups extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1 (2 ounces) package bearnaise sauce mix

Wash and trim zucchini, (DO NOT PEEL). Cut zucchini into about 2 1/2-inch long by 1/2-inch thick strips.

In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat eggs and milk until fluffy.

In a plastic bag, add flour, seasoning salt and shake well.

In a separate plastic bag, add finely crushed saltine crackers.

Dip zucchini strips in egg mixture. Drop into flour mixture and shake well to coat.

Dip again into egg mixture. Drop into crushed crackers and shake well to coat.

Heat olive oil to 400 F in a medium-size frying pan or use a deep fryer.

Drop strips or coated zucchini (a few at a time) in the hot oil and cook until lightly browned, turning once, (DO NOT OVERCOOK).

Zucchini should be crunchy. Serve immediately with Bearnaise Sauce as a dip.

SAUCE FOR DIPPING:
Prepare contents of Bearnaise sauce according to package directions or make your own.

Servings: 4