Zucchini Fritters
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Zucchini Fritters
Description
This recipe starts by grating a medium zucchini and salting it to draw out excess moisture, which is then squeezed out thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Combining the zucchini with egg, shredded mozzarella, seasoned bread crumbs, thinly sliced green onion, all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan, and baking powder creates a batter that binds well for shaping into patties.
The fritters cook in vegetable oil over medium heat, becoming golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft and flavorful inside. The cheeses contribute richness and varying textures, while the green onion adds a fresh note. Baking powder helps loosen the batter for a lighter fritter.
The fritters can be served warm as an appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to meals. Reheating in a skillet or air fryer restores crispness. Preparation tips include sweating the zucchini with salt and squeezing out moisture to prevent watery fritters and using vegetable oil for its neutral flavor and higher smoke point.
For a lighter version, cook fritters in an air fryer at 370°F for 12-14 minutes.Remove excess moisture from zucchini after salting to ensure crisp fritters.Use vegetable oil for frying due to its higher smoke point and neutral flavor.Store leftovers refrigerated in a covered container and reheat until hot and crispy.Nutrition details are based on one fritter serving.
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini 12 ounce
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 egg
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese or chedddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by grating your zucchini using the larger holes on a box grater. If you have a bigger zucchini, make sure to remove any large seeds with a spoon.
- Sprinkle the shredded zucchini with salt and let it rest in a colander for about 5-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, mix the zucchini with the egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, green onion, flour, and baking powder until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into four patties, each about 3-inches across.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the zucchini patties.
- Cook each patty for 3 to 5 minutes per side until they're a deep, golden brown.
Notes
- For a lighter version, cook fritters in an air fryer at 370°F for 12-14 minutes.
- Remove excess moisture from zucchini after salting to ensure crisp fritters.
- Use vegetable oil for frying due to its higher smoke point and neutral flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in a covered container and reheat until hot and crispy.
- Nutrition details are based on one fritter serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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