Zucchini Fritters Crispy Savory (Printable)

Crisp zucchini fritters with fresh herbs and Parmesan, ideal for sharing or light meals. Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchini (approximately 14 oz), grated
02 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Binders & Fillers

04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

→ For Frying

12 - 3 tablespoons olive oil or neutral frying oil

# How To Cook:

01 - Place the grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 10 minutes to extract excess moisture.
02 - Squeeze the zucchini thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel or your hands to eliminate as much liquid as possible.
03 - In a large bowl, mix the drained zucchini with spring onions, minced garlic, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, baking powder, black pepper, and oregano until a thick batter is achieved.
04 - Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
05 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the pan, flatten gently with a spatula, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
06 - Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels. Continue frying the remaining batter in batches, adding more oil if necessary.
07 - Serve fritters hot, optionally with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or tzatziki on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have at home
  • Ready in just half an hour making it a weeknight savior
  • Packed with fresh zucchini so it is delicious but sneaks in vegetables
  • Great as an appetizer side dish or even tucked into a sandwich
02 -
  • Loaded with fiber and protein from eggs and cheese these make a nourishing vegetarian meal
  • Can be made gluten free with chickpea or gluten free flour
  • They freeze beautifully for future busy days
03 -
  • Always squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini for the crispiest fritters
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or your fritters will steam instead of crisp
  • If you want extra crunch dust the formed fritters lightly with extra flour before frying

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