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KFC Veg Zinger (Copycat)
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About
A vegetarian twist on the classic Zinger, popular in KFC’s international menus. The Veg Zinger features a crispy, spicy vegetable patty that delivers the signature fiery crunch, paired with lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo on a soft sesame bun. Perfect for those craving the Zinger experience without the chicken. It scored 6.4 out of 10 here after cooking it exactly as written. The full method runs to 5 steps below. Everything is measured for a normal home kitchen rather than a restaurant line.
Ingredients
veg patty
- Mixed vegetables1 cup (150g) mixed vegetables, finely chopped (carrot, peas, beans)
- Potato1/2 cup (60g) mashed potato
- Breadcrumbs1/4 cup (30g) breadcrumbs
- Chili powder1/2 tsp chili powder
- Paprika1/2 tsp paprika
- Black pepper1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt1/2 tsp salt
- Cornstarch1 tsp cornflour
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp vegetable oil, for shallow frying
spicy mayo
- Mayonnaise1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
- Hot sauce1 tsp hot sauce
- Paprika1/2 tsp paprika
- Saltpinch salt
assembly
- Burger bun2 sesame burger buns, toasted
- Iceberg lettuce1/2 cup (20g) shredded iceberg lettuce
- Tomato2 tomato slices
- Vegetable oilvegetable oil, for frying
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Recipe
- 1Prepare the veg patty. In a bowl, mix chopped vegetables, mashed potato, breadcrumbs, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cornflour until well combined. Form into two burger-sized patties.
- 2Fry the patties. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 3Make the spicy mayo. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, paprika, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- 4Toast the buns lightly in a skillet or griddle until warm and slightly golden.
- 5Assemble the burger: bottom bun with a spoonful of spicy mayo, crispy veg patty, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, another light spread of mayo, then top bun. Serve immediately while the patty is hot and crispy.