Fried Okra, Zucchini, Pickles & Mushrooms

 

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🥒🍄 Fried Okra, Zucchini, Pickles & Mushrooms

Crispy, crunchy, and seriously snackable!
The ultimate fried veggie platter — golden on the outside, tender on the inside. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or side dish!

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1️⃣ Fried Zucchini

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds or sticks
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

1. Prep the zucchini:
   Wash and slice zucchini. Pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.

2. Season:
   Lightly sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5–10 minutes, then blot excess water.

3. Set up breading station:

   • Bowl 1: Flour, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper
   • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
   • Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs

4. Coat:
   Dredge zucchini in flour → dip in egg → coat in breadcrumbs.

5. Fry:
   Heat ½ inch oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.

6. Drain & serve:
   Place on paper towels. Serve hot.

Serving Ideas: Ranch, marinara, garlic aioli, spicy mayo, or sprinkle Parmesan.

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2️⃣ Fried Okra

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch pieces
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Wash, dry, and slice okra.
2. Soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
3. Mix cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Toss okra in coating.
5. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until crispy.
6. Drain and season.

Great with: Ranch, spicy mayo, honey mustard.

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3️⃣ Fried Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Clean mushrooms and keep whole.
2. Set breading station (flour → egg → crumbs).
3. Coat mushrooms.
4. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes.
5. Drain and serve.

Dips: Garlic aioli, ranch, spicy mayo.

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4️⃣ Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients

• 1 cup dill pickle slices or spears
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• ½ cup buttermilk or milk
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Drain and pat pickles completely dry.
2. Mix flour, cornmeal, spices.
3. Whisk egg and buttermilk.
4. Dip pickles in egg → coat in flour mix.
5. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes per side.
6. Drain and serve hot.

Best sauces: Ranch, spicy mayo, honey mustard, Cajun sauce.