5.0 from 3 votes
Zucchini Fritters
Simple to make, these zucchini fritters are so tasty and perfect as an appetizer, snack or light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint
- 1/3 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan
- ¼ cup mozzarella
- 2 large eggs
- oil for cooking
Garnish
- Sour cream/Ranch
- green onions
Instructions
Get prepped
- Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and toss to combine. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then squeeze the excess liquid out.
- Dice the onion, and chop the oregano and mint. Beat the eggs lightly.
Cup of Yum
Make the batter
- Combine the squeezed zucchini, diced onion, chopped herbs, flour, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, cheese and egg.
Cook the fritters
- Heat oil in a skillet, over medium high heat.
- Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, and flatten with a spatula.
- Flip and cook until both sides are golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Serve
- Serve with tzatziki, sour cream or ranch dressing
Notes
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven until crispy.
- Substitutions/Additions
- You can use fresh minced garlic in place of the garlic powder.
- Any cheese will do, you can leave it out if you prefer.
- Freezing instructions
- Zucchini fritters can be frozen after cooking. Allow to cool completely, and place between pieces of parchment paper, then store in a freezer bag. You can also flash freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, and when solid, place in a freezer bag.
- Thaw, then reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
275mg
(11%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.