Parmesan Fried Zucchini

½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley

ground black pepper to taste

3 zucchinis, sliced

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

salt to taste

Mix bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper in a bowl. Dip zucchini slices into eggs, then press into bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded zucchini in hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and salt.