Zucchini Fritters
These delicious Zucchini Fritters are a perfect appetizer or side dish that highlights the freshness of zucchini. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them irresistible with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 grater
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 frying pan
- 1 spatula
- 1 paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis About 1 pound total.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with chickpea flour for gluten-free version.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Optional.
- as needed none vegetable oil For frying.
Instructions
- Wash the zucchinis and grate them using a grater, placing the grated zucchini into a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the salt over the grated zucchini and let it sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini, then transfer the dry zucchini back to the mixing bowl.
- Add flour, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, black pepper, garlic powder, and chopped parsley (if using) to the bowl and mix everything together until well combined.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the pan for each fritter, flattening them slightly with the spatula.
- Cook each fritter for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with sour cream or yogurt. Enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute the all-purpose flour with chickpea flour for a gluten-free version.
Fresh herbs like dill or chives can also be added for extra flavor.
If the mixture seems too wet, sprinkle in a little more flour until you reach the desired consistency.