Secretly Crispy Zucchini Fritters In 30 Minutes
Crispy zucchini fritters made with fresh zucchini, herbs, and simple ingredients. Perfect as a snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 fritters 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and mix with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, flour, egg, Parmesan, garlic, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out zucchini moisture.
- Serve with yogurt or sour cream for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg