4 from 3 votes
Zucchini Fritters
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
fritters
Calories:
87 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer, Others
Cuisine:
American, International, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb zucchini grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 egg
- 2 TBSP olive oil divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt on zucchini and toss to coat. Place in a colander to drain for at least 10 minutes.
- Wrap zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, squeeze to get as much liquid out as possible. Discard liquid.
- Add zucchini to a bowl, add flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to fully mix.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add one tablespoon of oil. Make sure oil is hot before cooking zucchini fritters.
- Shape zucchini batter into patties about 2 tablespoons in size, place into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Wipe out skillet, add second tablespoon of oil and repeat with the rest of the batter.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1fritter
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
161mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.