Crispy Vegetarian Zucchini Fritters
Golden brown and crispy on the outside with a similar texture to hash browns, zucchini fritters are the perfect vegetable side or snack!
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated zucchini about 3-4 small
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large clove of garlic minced, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 scallions white and green parts thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp neutral high smoke point oil avocado, vegetable, canola
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt over grated zucchini in a large bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from zucchini with a clean dish towel.
- Return squeezed zucchini to bowl and stir in remaining ingredients except oil
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons oil in a heavy bottom skillet or griddle
- Carefully spoon ¼ cup size portions of batter onto the hot oil and gently flatten with a spatula.
- Fry on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a fun twist, these fritters can also be made in the waffle iron!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg