Description
Delicious and crispy zucchini fritters that are perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Transfer to a cheesecloth or clean towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, flour, Parmesan, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of the batter for each fritter into the pan. Flatten gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with Greek yogurt, sour cream, or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg