Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner

Easy Zucchini Stir Fry is the best crispy, golden zucchini in a crispy garlic ginger sauce. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping zucchini crispy is to cook it quickly over high heat. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with my Refreshing Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Refreshing Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta and Easy Banana Peanut Butter Oat Smoothie Bowl Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 medium zucchini
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Red pepper flakes

How to Make Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner

1. Prepare ingredients: Cut zucchini into half-moons. Mince garlic and ginger. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Stir fry zucchini: Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add zucchini and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
3. Make sauce: In the same wok, add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
4. Combine and serve: Add zucchini back to the wok. Toss to coat in sauce. Serve hot with green onions, sesame seeds, and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quick dinner.

Freezing Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use a wok for even heat distribution and high heat cooking.
• Best substitution: Use yellow squash or bell peppers as a substitute for zucchini.
• Make-ahead: Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quick dinner.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If zucchini is soggy, try cooking it in batches to maintain high heat.

Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

20 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Seasonings

• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients: Cut zucchini into half-moons. Mince garlic and ginger. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Stir fry zucchini: Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add zucchini and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
3. Make sauce: In the same wok, add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
4. Combine and serve: Add zucchini back to the wok. Toss to coat in sauce. Serve hot with green onions, sesame seeds, and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use a wok for even heat distribution and high heat cooking.
• Best substitution: Use yellow squash or bell peppers as a substitute for zucchini.
• Make-ahead: Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quick dinner.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If zucchini is soggy, try cooking it in batches to maintain high heat.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quick dinner.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.9g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crispy Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!