Description
These crispy and flavorful Zucchini Fritters are a perfect appetizer or side dish, made with grated zucchini, onion, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic. Fried to golden perfection and served with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, they offer a delicious way to enjoy fresh summer vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound zucchini (about 3 medium)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
For Cooking and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Flaky salt, for serving
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Set a strainer over a large bowl and place a cheesecloth, nut bag, or tea towel on top. Grate the zucchini and onion over the cheesecloth, sprinkle with kosher salt, and toss gently to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then gather the cloth around the veggies and wring out as much liquid as possible.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, chopped green onions, and Parmesan. Stir in the egg, milk, garlic powder, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth. Fold in the drained zucchini and onion mixture until well combined.
- Heat the Oil: Pour ½ inch of vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the Fritters: Working in batches, spoon ¼ cup portions of batter into the hot oil. Use a fork to spread each portion into rounds about ½ inch thick. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove fritters to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Serve Warm: Serve zucchini fritters warm with sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side for dipping.
Notes
- To ensure crispy fritters, make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated zucchini and onion.
- If you prefer, substitute whole milk with a plant-based milk to make it dairy-free, but the texture may differ slightly.
- For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or parsley to add extra flavor to the batter if desired.
- Cook fritters in batches without overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
