Description
Crispy zucchini fritters that are golden on the outside and tender on the inside, made with simple ingredients and customizable with herbs, spices, and cheeses.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Mix everything together until well combined.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, form small patties from the zucchini mixture and fry them in the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fritters warm with your choice of dipping sauce, such as sour cream, tzatziki, or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For extra crispy fritters, make sure the oil is hot before frying.
- To make the fritters gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend or chickpea flour.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and skip the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- You can prepare the fritters ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to fry.
- If you want to bake the fritters, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
