Zucchini fritters are unbelievably easy to put together and prepare. Grate zucchini, drain, squeeze and drain again then toss into a bowl with a bunch of simple fresh ingredients. Scoop zucchini “batter” onto a hot skillet. Flatten, cook. Flip, cook. Serve hot and tasty with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. How easy it that?
Zucchini fritters are a nutritious, sugar-free way to use up a bounty of zucchini fresh from your garden. Simple fritters that are so crispy and full of flavor even your most finicky eaters will go back for seconds.
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are a nutritious, sugar-free way to use up a bounty of zucchini fresh from your garden.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds zucchini grated
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium shallot minced
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini into a colander over the sink. Add 2 tsp salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, squeeze zucchini to drain completely. This may take a few squeezings. Zucchini is VERY juicy.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, flour, grated Parmesan, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes and egg; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter for each fritter, flattening down with a spatula. Cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer.
- Serve immediately. Top with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and some chopped green onion or chives.