Delicious and Easy Zucchini Fritters Recipe: A Family Favorite
Golden-brown zucchini fritters with a crispy exterior and tender interior, flavored with garlic and Parmesan. A delicious way to enjoy summer zucchini!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 fritters 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep zucchini: Grate zucchini using large holes of box grater. Toss with 1 tsp salt and let drain in colander 10 minutes.
- Squeeze dry: Wrap zucchini in clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Make batter: In bowl, combine squeezed zucchini, egg, flour, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, pepper, and paprika.
- Fry: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter, flattening slightly. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain: Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with lemon wedges and sour cream.
Notes
- Crispier fritters: Add 1 tbsp cornstarch to batter.
- Gluten-free: Use almond flour or gluten-free flour blend.
- Make ahead: Keep warm in 200°F (95°C) oven for up to 30 minutes.
- Leftovers reheat well in air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
