Easy Zucchini Fritters - Crispy and Flavorful
Zucchini fritters are crispy, savory, and easy to make. They're made with simple pantry ingredients, are quick to prep, and taste amazing with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Servings: 6 Zucchini Fritters
Calories: 159kcal
Equipment
- Food processor with medium grating disc (See Tip 1)
- ¼ cup muffin scoop for easy portioning
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 1 pound (16 ounces) fresh zucchini
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Batter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, finely sliced
- ½ cup (2 ounces )grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon milk (See Tip 2)
- ¼ cup (1.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- Sour cream and additional green onion tops for garnish (Optional)
Instructions
Zucchini
- Grate zucchini in a food processor using a medium grating disc.
- Place the grated zucchini in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine; let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. (See Tip 3)
- Squeeze excess water using your hands; then place the zucchini in paper towels, and continue squeezing to remove as much liquid as possible.
Batter
- Place zucchini in a medium bowl. Add egg, green onions, parmesan cheese, garlic, pepper, and baking powder; stir to combine. If the mixture looks dry, add the milk and stir to combine.
- Add the flour and mix just until it is incorporated. (See Tip 4)
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Use a ¼ cup scoop to portion three mounds of the batter; flatten lightly to around ½ inch.
- Cook for 3 minutes until the underside is deep golden brown. Turn and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and place in a 200°F oven to keep warm.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream garnished with sliced green onion tops.
- Yield: 6 zucchini fritters. (See Tip 5)
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Notes
- May use the large holes of a box grater to grate the zucchini instead of a food processor.
- Depending on how well you squeezed the grated zucchini, you may need to add a tablespoon or two of milk.
- The salting step is important. Salt helps to draw the liquid out of the zucchini, resulting in crispy fritters.
- The batter should be thick but soft.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or an air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg
