Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—these zucchini fritters are packed with fresh herbs and melty cheese. Perfect for a quick appetizer, snack, or vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup crumbled feta or grated parmesan
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like dill, parsley, or basil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
1. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
2. In a large bowl, mix zucchini, eggs, flour, baking powder, cheese, green onions, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet and flatten slightly.
5. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
6. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
7. Serve warm with your choice of sauce or topping.
Notes
To store, keep cooled fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze, lay fritters in a single layer, freeze until solid, then store in a zip-top bag.
Reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: zucchini, fritters, vegetarian, crispy