5 from 6 votes
Zucchini Fritters
With a crispy outside and tender inside, these fluffy Zucchini Fritters make a fabulous breakfast, party snack, or dinner side.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
134 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini grated (about 2 cups, medium
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg beaten, large
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine grated zucchini and salt in a colander and let sit for 10 minutes to release moisture.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, flour, Parmesan, green onions, and baking powder. Fold in the drained zucchini until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop ¼ cup of batter for each fritter into the skillet, flattening slightly. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
382mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
431IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.