Fried Zucchini

I'll admit. I'm a Food Network junkie. While at my parents home (b/c I don't have cable at my own house) all I want to do is watch channel 53! No matter how tired I am I can always make it through another episode! This recipe is from The Neely's.

Fried Zucchini

Peanut oil, for frying
3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs (I'm addicted to these!)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup water
Spicy dipping sauce (recipe posted separately)

Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste. In a third plate add eggs and water. Dredge the zucchini in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko.
Working in batches, place the breaded zucchini slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt and pepper.