Light, crispy, and full of flavor, these zucchini fritters are a versatile and veggie-packed dish perfect for any time of the day. Serve them warm as snack, appetizer or light lunch. They’re easy to make ahead and freeze—just reheat in a skillet, microwave, or 350°F oven for 10 minutes. This recipe is great way to use up summer zucchini and sneak in extra veggies for both kids and adults.
Yield
6 fritter
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
35 minutes
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 C all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Use a clean kitchen towel or clean hands to squeeze out excess water from zucchini.
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, flour, egg, parmesan, garlic, and pepper; mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop 2-3 tbsp batter per fritter and flatten in skillet.
- Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Info per serving: Calories: 130, Saturated Fat: 1.2g, Sodium: 166mg, Added Sugars: .1g, Fiber: .4g
Source
https://www.thespruceeats.com/zucchini-fritters-recipe-2217399