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Easy Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Easy Zucchini Fritters That Everyone Will Love

Delight in these Easy Zucchini Fritters, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 2 large Zucchini or 5 medium zucchinis
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt divided
  • 2 Large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onions can substitute with regular onions
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Box grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Cheesecloth

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash and trim the zucchinis. Grate them and mix with 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Squeeze out moisture from the zucchini using hands or cheesecloth until dry.
  3. In a bowl, combine chopped green onions, eggs, and zucchini. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, remaining salt, and pepper. Combine both mixtures.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet, flattening each scoop. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  5. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fritters are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Keep them in a warm oven if not serving immediately.

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