Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini, flour, Parmesan, garlic, eggs, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Form the mixture into small patties and fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add panko breadcrumbs to the mixture.
- Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a spicy aioli.
- These fritters can be baked in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg