Simple Zucchini Fritters Recipe
These simple zucchini fritters are a delicious way to enjoy fresh zucchini. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they make a great appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 10 fritters 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zucchini Fritters:
- 2 cups grated zucchini, well drained (about 2 large, 1.5 lb total)
- 1 cup panko-style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
- 3 tbsp canola oil
Instructions
- Grate the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini using the side of a box grater with large holes. Transfer the grated zucchini into a mesh bag or cheese cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Mix the Ingredients: Transfer the well-drained zucchini into a large mixing bowl. Add the panko-style breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Cook the Fritters: Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat. Add canola oil to the pan. Portion out the zucchini mixture using an ice cream scoop, shape into fritters, and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize these fritters by adding herbs like dill or parsley.
- For extra flavor, serve with a side of tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 253mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
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