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Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Crispy Zucchini Fritters are a healthy and delightful appetizer or side! Combine grated zucchini with Parmesan cheese and garlic, lightly pan-fry them, and then bake them in the oven.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. zucchini grated
- 1 tsp. salt
½
cup flour or GF 1-to-1- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 large egg whisked
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grate zucchini using a food processor with a grating attachment or with a boxed grater.
- Lay zucchini out in a flat layer and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain excess moisture from zucchini using a cheesecloth or a thin dish towel. You will end up with about 1 cup of grated zucchini and 1 cup of strained liquid.
- In a large bowl combine grated zucchini, flour, cheese, egg, garlic, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form 8 equally-sized balls that are each about 2-3 tablespoons each.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon oil and 4 balls. Smash zucchini balls with the back of a spatula and spread out to about 2 ½ - 3 inches in diameter and about ½-inch thick.*
- Sear zucchini fritters for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining four zucchini balls.
- Place all zucchini fritters back into the skillet and bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve zucchini fritters with sour cream and enjoy!
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Notes
- 2 zucchini fritters equals one serving.
- If dairy-free, substitute with a dairy-free Parmesan cheese.
- If you do not want to bake the zucchini fritters simply smash the zucchini balls until they are closer to ¼-inch thick. Sear for the recommended 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- These zucchini fritters do not do well when mixed together ahead of time and not cooked. The zucchini will continue to lose its moisture and you will end up with a soggy mess.
- To Store: Let the cooked zucchini fritters come to room temperature. Then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 30.9mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.4mg