{"id":3172,"date":"2025-03-26T18:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=3172"},"modified":"2025-03-26T18:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:40:33","slug":"crispy-zucchini-bites-with-aioli-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/crispy-zucchini-bites-with-aioli-dip\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Zucchini Bites with Aioli Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>For the Zucchini Bites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large zucchini, sliced into \u00bc-inch thick rounds<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt (divided)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-909\" data-method=\"placement-service\" data-ezoic-video-excluded=\"1\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs, lightly beaten<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups Panko bread crumbs<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup canola oil (or another neutral oil for frying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Garlic Aioli Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2153 cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>1 garlic clove, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u215b teaspoon ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u2153 cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>1 garlic clove, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u215b teaspoon ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Zucchini Rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Slice the zucchini into \u00bc-inch thick rounds. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture\u2014this helps ensure crispiness.<\/li>\n<li>Season the zucchini slices lightly with \u00bd teaspoon of salt and \u215b teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes, then pat them dry again if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season it with the remaining \u00bd teaspoon of salt and \u215b teaspoon of black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Place the Panko bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Bread the Zucchini Rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Dredge each zucchini round in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.<\/li>\n<li>Dip the floured zucchini into the beaten eggs, ensuring it\u2019s fully coated.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, press the zucchini into the Panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded rounds on a plate or tray.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Fry the Zucchini Bites<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough that a pinch of Panko sizzles when added.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully place the breaded zucchini rounds in the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2\u20133 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the cooked zucchini bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle lightly with additional salt while still warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Make the Garlic Aioli Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a tangier flavor, add a bit more lemon juice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Serve and Enjoy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Arrange the crispy zucchini bites on a serving platter and serve warm with the garlic aioli sauce on the side for dipping.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-918\" data-method=\"placement-service\" data-ezoic-video-excluded=\"1\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients For the Zucchini Bites: 1 large zucchini, sliced into \u00bc-inch thick rounds \u00bd cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Crispy Zucchini Bites with Aioli Dip - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Ingredients For the Zucchini Bites: 1 large zucchini, sliced into \u00bc-inch thick rounds \u00bd cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt (divided) \u00bc teaspoon ground black"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3174,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3172\/revisions\/3174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}