Here’s a crispy, golden Zucchini Fritters recipe — simple, fresh, and perfect as a side or appetizer 🥒✨
🥒 Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups grated)
- 1 small onion, finely grated or chopped
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or more if batter is too wet)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil) for frying
- Optional: fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives
Instructions
- Prepare zucchini:
- Grate zucchini and place in a clean kitchen towel.
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible — this prevents soggy fritters.
- Mix batter:
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, onion, egg, flour, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Stir until mixture holds together; add a little more flour if too wet.
- Heat oil:
- Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Form & cook fritters:
- Spoon 2–3 tbsp of the mixture into the skillet and flatten lightly with a spatula.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain & serve:
- Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with sour cream, yogurt, or a dipping sauce.
✅ Tips
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly — moisture is the key to crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — fry in batches for even browning.
- Make ahead: fritters can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes if you want a lighter version.
If you want, I can also give a cheesy zucchini fritter version, a baked version, or a spicy herb version for extra flavor.
Do you want me to share one of those?
