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Looking for a fun party snack or appetizer? These Fried Zucchini Pizza Bites are sure to impress! Coated in crispy and crunchy breadcrumbs then topped with tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese. Super fun and delicious!

These zucchini pizza bites are so much fun for parties, I mean everyone loves pizza-inspired appetizers and these are so delicious!

Fresh zucchini with a crispy breadcrumb coating and topped with rich tomato and creamy, melted mozzarella cheese. So much fun and completely veggie!

You can get creative with different toppings, I personally love adding some gorgonzola cheese on top and they can even be prepared in advance so all you need to do is pop them in the oven just before your guests arrive.

Looking for more delicious ideas? Check out our Italian appetizers and antipasti recipes!

Ingredients you need

The ingredients are super simple, all you need is; breadcrumbs (panko breadcrumbs work great), zucchini, eggs, flour, crushed strained tomatoes (passata), mozzarella, oregano and olive oil.

How to make Fried Zucchini Pizza Bites – step by step

First cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch thick rounds (photo 1).

Dip the zucchini in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs until they’re all coated in breadcrumbs (photos 2-4).

Shallow fry the zucchini in olive oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides, drain on kitchen paper (photos 5 & 6).

Arrange the fried zucchini bites on a baking tray and spoon a small amount of tomato passata (crushed strained tomatoes) on top of each one (photo 7).

Finally, top each piece of zucchini with mozzarella and bake until melted, golden and bubbling (photo 8).

Top tips and recipe FAQs

• Breading – I recommend using a fork to dip the zucchini in egg and breadcrumbs, it’s less messy.
• Toppings – you can get creative with the toppings why not try different cheese or salami?

More Italian appetizers you might like

• Bruschetta al Pomodoro
• Easy Marinated Olives – 5 min recipe
• Creamy White Bean Dip
• Sausage Stuffed Olives
• Rosemary Focaccia Bread

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Fried zucchini pizza bites

Looking for a fun party snack or appetizer? These Fried Zucchini Pizza Bites are sure to impress! Coated in crispy and crunchy breadcrumbs then topped with tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese. Super fun and delicious!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 104kcal

Author Emily Kemp

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 zucchini
• ▢ 1.5 cup breadcrumbs (130g)
• ▢ 2 eggs whisked
• ▢ 2/3 cup crushed strained tomatoes (passata) 150g
• ▢ 3 heaped tbsp plain flour
• ▢ 1 cup mozzarella (125g)
• ▢ 1 tsp oregano
• ▢ salt and pepper to season
• ▢ olive oil for frying

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Arrange the flour, breadcrumbs and eggs into seperate dishes and add a pinch of salt to each of them.
• Slice the zucchini into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and toss them in the flour, shake to remove any excess then dip the slices one by one in the egg and then roll in breadcrumbs until completely covered.
• Add around 1/4 inch of olive oil to a frying pan under a medium heat and fry the zucchini slices in batches until golden brown on each side. Set aside on kitchen paper for a minute to drain.
• Add the oregano, tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper to a bowl, mix together. Place the zucchini slices on a lined baking tray and top each slice with equal amounts of tomato and then mozzarella.
• Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until the mozzarella is bubbling and melted. Serve warm.

Notes

• Breading – I recommend using a fork to dip the zucchini in egg and breadcrumbs, it’s less messy.
• Toppings – you can get creative with the toppings why not try different cheese or salami?
• leftovers – leftover pizza bites will keep well in the fridge for 1-2 days but are best served immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

Helpful Info for All Recipes

• I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
• When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use this brand for the best results and flavour
• All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
• All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
• Find out more about how nutrition is calculated here
• Check out our must have Italian Pantry Staples here
• You can also find all our Essential Kitchen Tools for Italian Cooking here

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This post was first published on April 11 2017 but has since been updated.