# Fried Zucchini with Pepperoncini Ranch

- Servings: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 large zucchini
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 to 1 1/4 cup ice-cold beer or sparkling water
- oil (optional)
- salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini
- 2-3 tbsp pepperoncini brine
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chives
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- black pepper

## Instructions

1. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into about 1/4-inch-thick planks, then cut into French fry-sized slices and pat very dry.
2. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
3. Stir in 1 cup of the beer or sparkling water, adding more as needed to create a thin batter.
4. Working in batches, dip the zucchini into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
5. Heat an inch of oil over medium-high heat and fry the zucchini in batches until crisp and golden.
6. Season immediately with salt.
7. Whisk together all ingredients for the pepperoncini ranch, starting with 2 tbsp of brine and adjusting to taste.

## Tips

- If you're not into frying, grab a bag of thick kettle-cooked chips and pair those with the ranch.
- Add more brine to the ranch if you want it tangier.
- Taste the ranch and add more salt or brine if needed.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdMUll1BH0O/?stkn=aHhqYXIxaHl5dDZt
- Creator: Rita Kokshanian Mashkova
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/70a82b32-78a4-4743-af16-f104463d8ee0
- Extracted: 2026-09-12

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