Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Zucchini Fritters, a quick and versatile dish perfect for any occasion. These savory bites showcase the fresh taste of zucchini, making them an ideal appetizer or side dish that everyone will love. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these crispy treats in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for frying (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
- Chopped chives for serving
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor and toss with salt. Let sit in a colander over a bowl for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Transfer shredded zucchini to cheesecloth and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine squeezed zucchini with beaten egg, grated Parmesan, flour, black pepper, garlic powder, and any additional seasonings.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Drop approximately two tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet, pressing each fritter flat with an oiled spatula.
- Cook for three minutes on one side, then flip and cook another three minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving warm topped with sour cream and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg