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Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Fritters
These cheesy garlic zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup minced white onion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided use
Instructions
- Use a cheese grater to grate 4 medium zucchini until you have about 3 cups of grated zucchini and place it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Lightly beat 2 large eggs and add to the zucchini along with 1/4 cup minced white onion, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon saltStir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Get a large heavy skillet heating over medium-high heat. Pour about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan to coat.
- Making batches of 3 to 4 at a time drop heaping spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil in the pan. Use a spatula to press down a little to flatten it slightly, creating a pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown before flipping. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
- Once browned, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add 1 tablespoon additional vegetable oil in between each batch of 3 to 4. Continue cooking until all of the zucchini batter is used.
- Serve hot plain, topped with sour cream, or with marinara for dipping.
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Notes
- Add cayenne pepper for a hint of heat.
- Great served with a little marinara sauce or sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1fritter
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5.9mg
(7%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.