Zucchini Fritters
Crispy and delicious zucchini fritters that celebrate summer’s bounty, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Squeeze the zucchini with a clean cloth or paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Combine zucchini, flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the pan, flattening them slightly.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or a fresh herb dip.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible for crispy fritters. You can customize with herbs or other vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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