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Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are a tasty side dish or appetizer with a crispy exterior and tender inside.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini 12 ounce
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese or chedddar cheese
- ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 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.
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Notes
- These can be cooked in the air fryer at 370°F for 12-14 minutes.
- Prepping the zucchini by ‘sweating’ with salt draws out the excess moisture and guarantees tender, crispy fritters.
- Once rested, place the shredded zucchini in cheesecloth or a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Choose vegetable oil over oil if cooking in a skillet, as it has a higher smoke point and milder flavor.
- Keep leftover zucchini fritters in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat them in an oiled skillet or air fryer until crispy and hot.
- Nutrition information is for 1 fritter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
519mg
(22%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
306IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% 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.