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Zucchini Fritters Recipe
These Italian zucchini fritters are an easy recipe that is sure to become one of your favorite appetizers! They are made with a few simple and fresh ingredients. Dip them in whipped ricotta and- trust me, you can't stop at one!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini washed and grated and tossed in a bowl with 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian herbs basil parsley, rosemary, oregano, etc
- ⅓ cup unbleached all-purpose flour use gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the zucchini. Toss with 1 teaspoon of salt and transfer to a colander set over a medium bowl. The salt will help draw out some of this moisture. Wait 30 minutes, then squeeze excess moisture with your hands or a clean dishcloth.
- Place zucchini in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs, garlic, and herbs. Then, stir in the flour and cheese.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, drop three 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 whipped ricotta cheese, a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt, and a sprig of fresh herb for garnish.
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Notes
- Grate the zucchini then squeeze zucchini well to remove as much liquid as possible. This will make sure your zucchini fritters aren’t watery.
- Make sure pan is hot and do not overcrowd the pan for crispy fritters.
- Keeping warm – when cooking in multiple batches, place finished fritters in a low temp oven (170f) to keep warm while attending to subsequent batches.
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
676mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.