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Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Zucchini Fritters are savory treats featuring grated zucchini, fresh herbs, and a flavorful egg batter, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fritters
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

  • box grater
  • non-stick pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Zucchini

  • 500 g zucchini 2 medium, ~23cm/9″ long
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Batter

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 pieces green onions halved then finely sliced
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated, fresh or store bought
  • 1 clove garlic large, minced
  • 75 g flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil separated

For Serving

  • yoghurt or sour cream
  • more chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Zucchini

  • Grate zucchini using a box grater. Grate on the diagonal so you get long strands.
  • Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix, then leave for 10 minutes+.
  • Squeeze out excess water using hands (or bundle up tea towel) then place zucchini in a bowl.

Batter

  • Preheat oven to 200F/100C (for keeping fritters warm). Place rack on tray (helps keep crispy)
  • Add egg, green onions, parmesan and garlic into the zucchini bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Scatter over flour and baking powder (don’t dump in one spot), and add pinch of pepper. Mix until flour is just incorporated – batter should be thick but soft.

Cooking

  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat (or medium if stove is strong). Drop ¼ cup batter in the pan (ice cream scoop is perfect). Do 3 or 4 mounds.
  • Flatten lightly with spatula to about 1cm / ⅘″ thick.
  • Cook for 3 minutes until underside is deep golden (adjust heat if browning too quickly). Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream and garnish of extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Batter consistency is key to good fritters. If too runny, add a touch of extra flour. If way too thick, add a touch of water. Fritters are best served fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword appetizers, Crispy Zucchini Fritters, fritters, Snack, vegetarian, Zucchini
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