Description
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with veggies, these easy zucchini fritters are the perfect summer appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lb zucchini (about 3 medium)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp avocado oil for frying
- Ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater and place it into a clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle the salt over the zucchini and let it rest for 10 minutes to release moisture.
- Twist the towel tightly over a sink to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini. The dryer the zucchini, the crispier the fritters will be.
- Place the drained zucchini into a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well with a fork until the batter holds together.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop about 3 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the pan and flatten slightly with a spatula.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.
Notes
Ensure you squeeze the zucchini very thoroughly; excess water is the enemy of crispiness.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Resting Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: zucchini fritters, savory pancakes, summer side dish, easy zucchini recipe