Description

These crispy and flavorful Zucchini Fritters are a perfect appetizer or side dish, combining grated zucchini with Parmesan, eggs, and seasonings for a light, savory treat. Easily made gluten-free and customizable with fresh parsley, they’re delicious served warm with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Ingredients

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Zucchini Fritters Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis (About 1 pound total)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (Can substitute with chickpea flour for gluten-free version)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
Vegetable oil, as needed (For frying)

Instructions

Grate the zucchini: Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and grate them using a grater, collecting the grated zucchini in a large mixing bowl.
Draw out moisture: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the grated zucchini and let it sit for about 10 minutes to help release excess moisture.
Squeeze out liquid: Use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the salted zucchini, then return the dry zucchini back to the mixing bowl.
Mix the batter: Add 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and optional 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the zucchini. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Heat the oil: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan for shallow frying.
Form and cook fritters: Once the oil is hot, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the pan for each fritter, flattening each slightly with a spatula to form discs.
Fry until golden: Cook each fritter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove fritters from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve: Serve the fritters warm, optionally garnished with sour cream or yogurt for extra creaminess and flavor. Enjoy your delicious zucchini fritters!

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with chickpea flour or any preferred gluten-free flour.
Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out the zucchini liquid to prevent soggy fritters.
You can add herbs like dill or chives in place of parsley for different flavor profiles.
Serve fritters immediately for best texture; they can be reheated in a skillet or oven to regain crispiness.
These fritters freeze well: freeze cooked fritters on a baking sheet then store in a freezer-safe bag.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 fritters (approx. 100g)
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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