Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Delicious and crispy zucchini fritters, perfect for a light meal, enhanced with parmesan for extra flavor.
Equipment
- non-stick pan
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 500 g zucchini about 2 medium
- 1 teaspoon salt
Batter
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions halved then finely sliced
- 0.25 cup parmesan grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 cup flour 75 g
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 tablespoon olive oil separated
For Serving
- yoghurt or sour cream
- more chopped green onions
Instructions
Zucchini
- Grate zucchini using a box grater on the diagonal for long strands.
- Place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix and leave for 10 minutes+.
- Squeeze out excess water then place zucchini in a bowl.
Batter
- Preheat oven to 200F/100C and place rack on tray.
- Add egg, green onions, parmesan and garlic to the zucchini bowl. Mix to combine.
- Scatter flour and baking powder, add a pinch of pepper. Mix until just incorporated.
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 a spatula to about 1cm thick.
- Cook for 3 minutes until deep golden, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to tray in oven to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with yoghurt or sour cream and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Batter consistency is key to good fritters. Adjust flour or water as needed based on zucchini moisture. Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven or pan fried lightly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritterCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1.1mg
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