Fried Zucchini with Spicy Dipping Sauce

• 1 peanut oil
• 3 large zucchini
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 pinch of salt and fresely ground black pepper
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp buttermilk
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 dash of hot sauce
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 pinch freshely ground black pepper

1. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350F (medium temperature).
2. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.
3. Measure flour into a pie plate.
4. In another pie plate, combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
5. In a third plate add eggs and water.
6. Dredge the zucchini, on either side and edges, in the flour, followed by the egg, and finally in the panko.
7. Working in batches, place the breaded zucchini slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, or 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Drain each fried zucchini on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
10. For Spicy Dipping Sauce: Add all the ingredients into a serving bowl and mix until incorporated.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour.

peanut oil, zucchini, allpurpose, bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, red pepper, salt, eggs, water, sour cream, buttermilk, shallot, chives, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, kosher salt, ground black pepper

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/352523-fried-zucchini-with-spicy-dipping-sauce (may not work)