"Deep-Fried" Zucchini with Ranch Dip

Ingredients:
Zucchini
Flour
Water
Egg
Salt
Garlic powder
Chili powder

I'm not opposed to the idea of deep-frying things, but I don't actually own a deep fryer, or a large enough sauce pan to safely deep fry things in, but I do like deep-fried zucchini, so this is what I came up with.

Make a batter out of water, egg, flour, and a little bit of milk. It should have the consistency of a pancake batter. In fact, this whole process is a lot like making tiny pancakes that just happen to have a little slice of zucchini inside them. Add garlic powder, chili powder, and salt to taste to the batter. Slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch slices. Coat the zucchini slices in flour (to help the batter stick), and then dip them in the batter. Cook small batches of zucchini slices in a single layer in a frying pan. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side, until the batter is cooked and lightly browned. The zucchini inside will be soft but not mushy. Serve with ranch dip. I recommend sour cream mixed with Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix. These re-heat very well in an oven or toaster oven at 300 F for about 5-10 minutes.