Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Delicious Crispy Zucchini Fritters made with fresh zucchini, herbs, and cheese, perfect for a savory snack.
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Non-stick pan
- oven
- mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 500 g zucchini about 2 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
Batter
- 1 large egg
- 2 pieces green onions halved then finely sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan grated
- 1 clove garlic large, minced
- 75 g flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 tablespoon olive oil separated
For Serving
- yoghurt or sour cream
- more chopped green onions
Instructions
Zucchini
- Grate zucchini using a box grater on the diagonal to get long strands.
- Place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess water using hands and place zucchini in a bowl.
Batter
- Preheat oven to 200F/100C to keep fritters warm.
- Add egg, green onions, parmesan, and garlic into the zucchini bowl and mix to combine.
- Scatter flour and baking powder over, add a pinch of pepper, and mix until just incorporated.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and drop ¼ cup batter in the pan.
- Flatten lightly with a spatula to about 1cm thick and cook for 3 minutes until deep golden.
- Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, then transfer to a tray and place in the oven to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter and serve immediately with yoghurt or sour cream.
Notes
Batter consistency is crucial; adjust with flour or water as needed based on zucchini moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritterCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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