Description
Delicious and crispy zucchini fritters made with grated zucchini, onions, Parmesan, and a simple batter, fried to golden perfection and served with sour cream or Greek yogurt for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini (about 3 medium)
- 1 small yellow onion
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Flaky salt, for serving
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini and onion: Set a strainer over a large bowl and line it with a cheesecloth, nut bag, or tea towel. Grate the zucchini and onion over the cloth. Sprinkle the grated veggies evenly with kosher salt and gently toss to combine. Let the mixture 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, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, chopped green onions, and grated Parmesan. Stir in the egg, whole milk, garlic powder, and freshly cracked black pepper until combined. Fold in the drained zucchini mixture until well incorporated.
- Heat the oil: Pour about ½ inch of vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the fritters: Working in batches, scoop ¼ cup portions of the batter into the hot oil. Use a fork to carefully spread each portion into rounds about ½ inch thick. Fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Serve: Serve the zucchini fritters warm with sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Wringing out as much liquid as possible from the grated zucchini and onion ensures crispy fritters and prevents sogginess.
- If sour cream or Greek yogurt is unavailable, a creamy ranch dip or tzatziki sauce can be used as a delicious alternative.
- To keep cooked fritters warm while frying the remaining batter, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven set to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that measures cup-for-cup.
- Adding freshly chopped herbs like dill or parsley can add a fresh flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
