Description
Crispy, golden zucchini fritters made with simple ingredients—perfect as a snack, side, or main. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more to serve
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Place zucchini in a colander and toss with ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand in sink for 10 minutes, then transfer to a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess liquid.
- 2. Combine flour, eggs, cheese, chives, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add zucchini and stir well.
- 3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, flattening with back of spoon. Fry, about 2 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden.
- 4. Serve warm, garnished with extra chives and your favorite dip.
Notes
- If using large garden zucchini, scrape out the seedy part before shredding.
- Try different cheeses or herbs for new flavors.
- Drain zucchini well for maximum crunch.
- Freeze cooked fritters for up to 3 months; reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 fritters
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg