Zucchini Fritters
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these zucchini fritters are a quick and delicious snack or side dish, served best with sour cream and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Fritter Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini Shredded, about 3 to 4 cups
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt For drawing out water
- 2 large Eggs Beaten
- 1-2 cloves Garlic Grated or finely minced
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adjust to taste
- 1/3-1/2 cup All-purpose flour Adjust based on moisture
- 2-3 tablespoons Chopped herbs Dill, parsley, or chives
- Black pepper To taste
- Oil For frying
- Sour cream For serving, plus optional lemon juice or zest
Instructions
Preparation
- Shred the zucchini, toss with salt, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini using a clean towel or cheesecloth.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, parmesan, herbs, pepper, and flour.
- Stir in the squeezed zucchini until well combined. Adjust flour if necessary.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter and gently press into small patties in the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Adjust heat as necessary.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a pinch of salt while hot.
- Serve hot with sour cream and optional lemon and herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix a pinch of salt, lemon zest, and chopped chives into the sour cream before serving.