Zucchini Fritters Recipes

What Are Zucchini Fritters Recipes ?

Zucchini fritters recipes are delightful, crispy cakes made from grated zucchini, flour, seasonings, and a few extra ingredients. They look like miniature pancakes and are perfect for lunch, a snack, an appetizer, or even as a side dish for dinner.

I’ve loved sharing my favorite zucchini recipes , and I couldn’t wrap it up without including these incredibly tasty Zucchini Fritters! These fritters have been a longtime favorite of mine, made with simple ingredients and whipped up in no time.

The crispy brown edges and tender interior are irresistible, and they’re budget-friendly, costing less than a dollar per serving. Seriously, what’s not to love? If you’re a zucchini enthusiast like me, you definitely need to try this recipe!

Ingredients For Zucchini Fritters Recipes

• Zucchini: Zucchini of course is the star of the show! You’ll need roughly 2 large zucchini and there’s no need to peel them.
• Onion and Garlic: Finely diced onion and minced garlic are the primary aromatics and add tons of flavor to these zucchini fritters.
• Flour: All-purpose flour adds body, structure and helps hold the fritters together.
• Parmesan: Just a little bit of grated parmesan cheese for an extra boost of umami flavor!
• Egg: The egg helps bind the ingredients together.
• Salt & Pepper: I tested this recipe a few times and decided to keep the seasoning simple with just a little bit of salt and pepper. Adding extra herbs seemed to overpower the taste of the zucchini. Plus there is plenty of flavor coming from the onion, garlic and parmesan cheese!

Serving Suggestions For Zucchini Fritters Recipes

I served these zucchini fritters with our creamy Tzatziki sauce, which complements their crispy texture with its cool, fresh flavors. They also taste fantastic with just a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of finely sliced green onions. For an extra twist, I wouldn’t mind dipping them in tartar sauce or our comeback sauce!

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Appetizer

Zucchini Fritters Recipes

Author: Ellys Blake Courses: Appetizer

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 12 mins Total Time 32 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 254

Best Season: Winter

Description

These easy zucchini fritters feature crispy brown edges and a tender interior, making them a delicious and fun way to enjoy your veggies!

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini (2 large zucchini)

• 1/4 yellow onion, finely diced

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 1 tsp salt, divided

• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• 3 Tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1. Wash the zucchini well, trim off the stem, then using the large holes on a box grater, grate the zucchini. You should end up with about 4 cups of grated zucchini.
2. Place the grated zucchini in a fine mesh cheesecloth or a strainer over a bowl. Sprinkle ½ tsp of salt over the zucchini. Give the zucchini a quick mix and let it sit for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, using the cheesecloth or clean hands, squeeze out as much liquid as you can into the bowl or over the sink.
3. Add the grated zucchini to a large bowl along with the finely diced onion, garlic, flour, parmesan cheese, egg, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Mix all of the ingredients together until well combined.
4. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add several spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture to the hot skillet to form small pancake-sized patties. Gently flatten the tops of each fritter with the back of a spoon or a spatula and cook each fritter until it is golden brown on both sides – about 3 minutes per side. Cook the fritters in 2 batches to keep from crowding the pan.
5. Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on a wire rack or paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately and enjoy while they’re hot!