Description
Crispy, golden zucchini fritters made with fresh grated zucchini, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or as a light vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
1. Grate zucchinis and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
2. In a bowl, mix zucchini with flour, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Spoon batter into the pan, flatten gently, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Be sure to remove as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to ensure crispiness.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Serve with Greek yogurt, tzatziki, or marinara for dipping.
- Can be baked at 425°F for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: zucchini fritters, vegetarian snack, crispy appetizer, summer recipe, easy zucchini recipe