Name: Crispy courgette fries recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves: 2
Ingredients: 250-300ml sunflower or vegetable oil for frying; 2 courgettes, cut into chips, length-wise; A few tablespoons of milk; 1-2tbsp gram flour

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

168 Kcal

Sugar

5.0 g

Fat

10.2 g

15%

Saturated Fat

1.3 g

Salt

0.05 g

Protein

5.9 g

12%

Carbohydrates

12.6 g

Salt

0.05 g

By Jessica Dady

published 20 September 19

Courgette fries make a fantastic alternative to the old favourite, potato chips – and they’re just as easy but much quicker to make. Simply cut courgettes into 1 cm-thick slices, dip in milk, dredge in seasoned flour and deep-fry until golden and crispy. Serve them alongside a juicy grilled steak and garlicky mushrooms. Or if you would prefer them on their own, they’re perfect as a vegetarian starter or as a quick snack if you fancy something a bit different. Cut down on chips and try these tasty vegetable fries instead. Add salt to taste.

Ingredients

250-300ml sunflower or vegetable oil for frying
2 courgettes, cut into chips, length-wise
A few tablespoons of milk
1-2tbsp gram flour

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Method

In a large saucepan, heat the oil until hot enough to make a piece of bread sizzle if dropped into it. When it has come to temperature, dip the courgette chips into milk and then roll in flour.
Carefully drop them into the oil and cook for 1-2 mins, until crisp and golden. Do this in batches if you have a lot of chips, taking care to bring the temperature of the oil back up after each batch. Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season with a little salt.

Top Tip for making Crispy courgette fries

To make garlicky mushrooms, halve 10-12 white cup mushrooms, and then mix 50g softened butter with two peeled and finely chopped garlic cloves. Gently heat a small saucepan, and then add the mushrooms. Cook for around 5 mins until the mushrooms become tender.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.