Fried Zucchini

Bon Appetit Mar 1977, page 8. From Lunt Avenue Marble Club Phoenix AZ

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  eggs
• 2  cups half-and-half
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄4 cup cornmeal
• 1  tablespoon  celery salt
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon pepper (preferably white)
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 3 -4  lbs zucchini
•  oil, for frying

Directions

1. Whip eggs and half-and-half together; strain.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together.
3. Cut zucchini lengthwise into halves and cut each half into long strips 1/4-inch wide. Immerse in egg mixture and drain.
4. Coat slices, about one-fourth at a time with breading. Deep fry in vegetable oil at 325 degrees F until brown and crisp. Drain well on paper towels.