Zucchini Fritters
This Zucchini Fritters recipe is my favorite way to turn fresh zucchini into something crispy, savory, and totally irresistible. They’re simple, fast, and full of flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchinis grated (3 medium zucchini)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or more to taste
- 1 large egg whisked
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup green onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup dill finely chopped
- ¼ cup avocado oil or more for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place in a bowl and toss with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Squeeze out the water: Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to wring out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini.
- Mix the drained zucchini with whisked egg, then add the flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, green onion and dill in a bowl until combined.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, spoon the batter into the pan and flatten with the back of the measuring cup.
- Cook for about 3 - 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on a paper towel and serve warm.
- Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- After grating the zucchini, salt it and let it sit for 10 minutes to help draw out excess moisture.
- Squeeze the zucchini very well using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to prevent soggy fritters.
- Make sure the batter is well mixed, but do not overmix. Stir just until everything is combined.
- Heat the oil fully before frying to ensure the fritters get crisp and golden without absorbing too much oil.
- Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to portion each fritter and press gently to flatten for even cooking.
- Cook the fritters in batches without crowding the pan so they crisp up properly.
- Drain the cooked fritters on a paper towel to remove excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Serve the fritters warm with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon for a fresh finish.
- These fritters are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg