5.0 from 24 votes
Zucchini Fritters
Delightfully browned and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and positively packed with flavor!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American , International
Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini , washed and grated and tossed in a bowl with 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian herbs basil, rosemary, oregano, etc
- 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour GF: use gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Let the grated zucchini tossed with the salt sit for about 30 minutes, then rinse, drain and thoroughly wring out as much liquid as you possibly can (this is key for achieving crispy fritters). One of the most effective methods is to place the grated zucchini in a clean dish towel and wring out the liquid.
- Stir in the eggs, onions, garlic and herbs. Stir in the flour, Parmesan and spices.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot drop about 3 heaping tablespoons of batter per fritter in the skillet and fry on both sides until nicely browned. Place the fried fritters on paper towels to drain. Serve immediately while crispy. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of parsley for garnish.Serve it with a green salad for a light lunch or with a pasta or grain salad for a more substantial meal.
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Notes
- Flavor Variations: See blog post for ideas.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1fritter
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.