Fried pumpkin in a pan

Let's find out how to prepare fried pumpkin, a recipe as simple as it is tasty that will conquer adults and children alike.

Fried pumpkin is one of those recipes you don't expect. Very simple to prepare, it is excellent both as a side dish and as a crunchy appetizer . Yes, because the thick breading obtained with eggs and breadcrumbs is truly irresistible and one slice leads to another. To prepare quick fried pumpkin you only need a few ingredients and just a few minutes.

The beauty of breaded pumpkin is that it is also a perfect recipe for vegetarians , ideal if you have guests who follow this diet and you want to pamper them with something different than usual. However, there are no restrictions regarding the variety of pumpkin: use the one you prefer and have to consume. If you buy it instead, it is better to opt for the Delica, the Mantovana or the Violina (butternut).

How to prepare the fried pumpkin recipe

1. First, cut the pumpkin into slices of the same thickness and remove the peel. The ideal would be to stick to a centimeter of thickness so as to speed up cooking. Alternatively you can cut it into sticks, just like chips.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and combine the breadcrumbs and chopped rosemary on a plate (you can omit it if you don't like it or add other aromatic herbs such as thyme and sage).
3. Dip the pumpkin slices first in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs and fry them in half a centimeter of boiling seed oil . Turn the slices from time to time until they are cooked. They are ready once they are tender if pierced with a toothpick.
4. Drain them with a slotted spoon and pass them on absorbent paper before serving, accompanying them with a homemade sauce if desired.

To be on the safe side, you can also blanch the pumpkin in water or milk for a few minutes before proceeding with frying as seen in this video . A lot depends on the size of your pieces and the variety of pumpkin used.

If you are looking for a lighter way to cook this ingredient we recommend you try baked pumpkin , perfect for enhancing the flavor of this autumn vegetable.

Variation: fried pumpkin sticks

Our crispy fried pumpkin is amazing, perfect for accompanying your main courses but also to serve as an appetizer. If, however, you prefer something more similar to classic chips , then we recommend the fried pumpkin sticks .

Cut the pumpkin into half a centimeter slices then cut it into sticks . Blanch it for 2 minutes in boiling salted water, then drain and dry it. Heat plenty of seed oil and fry the pumpkin by immersion until it is crispy. Drain it and pass it on absorbent paper before serving.

Conservation

We recommend consuming freshly fried pumpkin because, like all fried foods, it is at its best when hot. You can at most store it at room temperature for a day before consuming it.