Paper-thin fried zucchini with lemon salt. The meze that everyone orders twice on Mykonos.
Ingredients
— 3 medium zucchini
— 1 lemon, zested
— 1 cup all-purpose flour
— Salt
— Vegetable oil for deep frying
— Thick Greek yogurt or tzatziki
Prep
— Slice zucchini paper-thin — 2mm rounds.
— A mandoline is ideal.
— Pat dry.
— Mix lemon zest with 1 tsp flaky salt — lemon salt for finishing.
Method
— Pour oil to 4cm depth in a deep pot.
— Heat to 180°C / 356°F.
— Dredge zucchini slices in flour.
— Shake off all excess.
— Fry in small batches — do not crowd.
— Cook 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
— Remove with slotted spoon.
— Drain on paper towels.
— Season immediately with lemon salt.
— Pile on a plate.
— Serve with cold yogurt or tzatziki.
👉 Eat immediately — these chips have a 3-minute window.
Chef's Note: Paper thin, hot oil, small batches. These are the three rules. Thick slices steam, crowded oil drops temperature, and cold chips are sad.