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Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Delicious and crunchy crispy zucchini fritters perfect for a snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 fritters
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

  • box grater
  • bowl
  • Non-stick pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Zucchini

  • 500 g zucchini (2 medium ~ 23cm/9″ long)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Batter

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 whole green onions halved then finely sliced
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated (fresh or store bought)
  • 1 clove garlic large, minced
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil separated

For Serving

  • Yoghurt or sour cream
  • More chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Zucchini Preparation

  • Grate zucchini using a box grater. Grate on the diagonal so you get long strands.
  • Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix, then leave for 10 minutes+.
  • Squeeze out excess water using hands (or bundle up tea towel) then place zucchini in a bowl.

Batter Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 200F/100C (for keeping fritters warm). Place rack on tray (helps keep crispy)
  • Add egg, green onions, parmesan and garlic into the zucchini bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Scatter over flour and baking powder (don’t dump in one spot), and add pinch of pepper. Mix until flour is just incorporated – batter should be thick but soft.

Cooking

  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat. Drop ¼ cup batter in the pan. Do 3 or 4 mounds.
  • Flatten lightly with spatula to about 1cm / ⅘″ thick.
  • Cook for 3 minutes until underside is deep golden (adjust heat if browning too quickly). Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream and garnish of extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Batter consistency is key to good fritters. Adjust flour and water based on moisture from zucchini. Best when served fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword Appetizer, Crispy Zucchini Fritters, fritters, snack, vegetarian, zucchini
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