Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Deliciously crispy zucchini fritters that are perfect for any occasion, featuring a savory batter combined with fresh zucchini.
Equipment
- box grater
- Non-stick pan
- oven
- spatula
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 500 g zucchini 2 medium ~ 23cm/9″ long
- 1 teaspoon salt
Batter
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions halved then finely sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan grated (fresh or store bought)
- 1 clove garlic large, minced
- 75 g flour or ½ cup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 tablespoon olive oil separated
For Serving
- yoghurt or sour cream
- more chopped green onions
Instructions
Zucchini Preparation
- Grate zucchini using a box grater on the diagonal for long strands.
- Place grated zucchini in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix, and let sit for 10 minutes+
- Squeeze out excess water using hands, then place zucchini in a bowl.
Batter Preparation
- Preheat oven to 200F/100C to keep fritters warm.
- Add egg, green onions, parmesan and garlic to the zucchini bowl. Mix to combine.
- Scatter over flour and baking powder, add pinch of pepper. Mix until just incorporated.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Drop ¼ cup batter in the pan.
- Flatten lightly with a spatula to about 1cm thick. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is golden, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Transfer to tray in the oven to keep warm and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with yogurt or sour cream and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Batter consistency is key for good fritters. Adjust flour or water as needed depending on the moisture of the zucchini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritterCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1.1mg
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