Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack or light lunch. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese or even green onions and enjoy!
Servings 8 small fritters
Calories 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini grated
- 3 tablespoons onion finely grated
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or frying oil of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or other fresh herbs, optional
desired toppings-
- sour cream optional
- green onion optional
Instructions
- Grate zucchini into a large bowl (I use a medium grater). Place shredded zucchini into a clean tea towel or paper towels and squeeze excess water out. You should then have about one cup of zucchini.
- Place zucchini into a large bowl. Stir in onion, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, parmesan cheese, and any herbs until combined.
- Over medium to medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of olive and and 1 tablespoon of butter in large skillet.
- Drop batter by the tablespoonful into hot pan, flattening out to be 3-4 inches in diameter, 1/4-1/8 inch thick.
- Cook for 1 minute or so until the bottoms are deep brown and then flip. Gently press. Cook for 30 more seconds, remove to a plate, and season with more salt.
- Melt more oil and butter into the hot pan and repeat until no more batter remains.
- Serve fritters warm with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.4mg
