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Zucchini Garlic Bites: A Surprise in Every Crispy Edge

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Anjali Arora

Anjali Arora

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This isn’t about stuffing zucchini with cheese or wrapping them in bacon. Nope. It’s about the moment when the scent of garlic sizzling fills the kitchen and you realize how effortless crunch can be. I swear, these bites started as a way to use up those limp zucchinis lurking in the veggie drawer.

But somehow, they became a ritual. That crispy edge with a whisper of garlic, that faintly charred smell—like a garage sale on a summer day—rings a bell. They’re messy on purpose. The kind of snack that makes you forget about plating and just keep reaching.

It’s not just food. It’s lazy brilliance, a reminder that sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to stop eating. Today’s a good day to try one more. Or five.

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Crispy Garlic Zucchini Bites

Slices of zucchini are pan-fried until golden and crispy around the edges, with a fragrant garlic aroma. The dish features tender interior flesh contrasted by a crunchy exterior, achieved through shallow frying and browning techniques, resulting in bite-sized, messily perfect snacks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini preferably fresh and firm
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste salt preferably flaky sea salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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  • Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
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  • Add the zucchini slices in a single layer, cooking until golden brown on the underside, about 2-3 minutes. Flip using a spatula and cook the other side until similarly browned and crispy.
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  • Remove the cooked zucchini from the pan and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining slices if necessary.
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  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Watch for a fragrant aroma and slight browning.
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  • Return the crispy zucchini to the pan, toss to coat in the garlic and oil mixture. Remove from heat, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
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Why I Love This Recipe

  • I like how it turns a boring zucchini into something I want to snack on with my hands.
  • Charring the garlic adds a little smoky punch I didn’t see coming.
  • It’s the kind of cooking that feels more like a quick escape than a chore.
  • Messy food helps me let go of perfection and just enjoy the process.
  • They remind me that sometimes the smallest experiments turn out to be the best stories in the kitchen.

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