33 fried zucchini recipes

Stir-fried zucchini cooked tender-crisp in a hot pan with just oil, water, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Five-ingredient side dish ready in 10 minutes from one summer squash glut.

These are great party pickles that are ready in a flash, no need to wait weeks. A great way to add zing to otherwise boring zucchini.

Simple to make - delicious for breakfast with bacon and tomato relish.

Bacon-studded beef burgers broiled with tomato, zucchini, a creamy mayo topping, and a Parmesan finish. A loaded, open-faced burger inspired by classic Chicken Divan flavors.

Crustless crab quiche with zucchini, mushrooms, reduced-fat cheddar, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter take on quiche with both microwave and oven instructions.

Marinated spaghetti squash salad with artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, and two cheeses in a tangy rice vinegar dressing. A make-ahead vegetarian side that chills overnight for bold, layered flavor.

A stunning cold Chinese platter of shredded vegetables, wood ear fungus, egg strips, and hand-pulled chicken, layered and dressed in a mustard-ginger-sesame-Chinkiang vinegar sauce. A showpiece salad for special occasions.

Stunning Chinese shredded vegetable and chicken platter with wood ear fungus, egg strips, and a ginger-mustard sesame dressing. A composed cold salad that looks as spectacular as it tastes.

Stir-fried bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini with garlic, ginger, scallions are tossed with pasta, cucumber, cilantro, and miso-chili sauce. It's a delicious, light yet nutritious one pot meal that's perfect for week-nights.

A classic Korean dish, seasoned vegetables are served with Korean noodles and spicy sauce along with a small bowl of miso soup and kimchee.

Zucchini Burgers: vegetarian pan-fried patties with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar, onion, eggs, and wheat germ. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, ready in 30 minutes.

A single-serving vegetable calzone stuffed with stir-fried veggies and cheddar cheese sauce, folded in pizza dough and baked golden. Quick, easy, and vegetarian.

Concia is a Roman Jewish dish of fried zucchini layered with garlic, fresh basil, and white wine vinegar. A make-ahead antipasto that improves overnight.

Ground beef stir-fry with zucchini, tomato wedges, and soy sauce in a light cornstarch gravy. A fast wok dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Italian chicken stir-fry with pepperoni, bell peppers, zucchini, red wine, rosemary, and thyme, finished with Parmesan. A fast skillet dinner that blends Italian flavors with stir-fry technique.

Quick Chinese-style chicken and zucchini stir fry with bamboo shoots, soy sauce, and rice wine. Wok-cooked weeknight dinner in under 25 minutes.