Easy Zucchini Fritters
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Make quick and crispy zucchini fritters with minimal ingredients. This recipe offers a simple way to use garden zucchini as a snack or side dish.
- Author: maddie-thompson
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- Grate the zucchini and place it in a bowl.
- Add the flour, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the zucchini.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot skillet, flattening them slightly into patties.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can bake these fritters at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, for a healthier option.
- For air fryer zucchini fritters, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- These fritters are a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden.
- Consider these a healthy veggie fritter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg