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Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Zucchini Fritters: A Tasty Twist on a Classic Snack

Delight in these crispy zucchini fritters, a perfect, adaptable snack that brings a golden crunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Draining Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Fritter Batter
  • 3 medium Zucchini Grated and drained
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For draining zucchini
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For flavor and crust
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For lift
  • 1 dash Black Pepper For flavor
  • water Water To adjust batter consistency
  • ½ inch Vegetable Oil For frying
For Serving
  • Dipping Sauce Tzatziki or marinara

Equipment

  • Colander
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grate the zucchini and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain excess liquid from the zucchini using a kitchen towel.
  3. Combine zucchini with flour, eggs, Parmesan, parsley, baking powder, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Drop small mounds of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
  6. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, drain zucchini well and fry in batches to avoid cooling the oil.

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