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Crispy Vegetarian Zucchini Fritters

Published: Jul 7, 2020 · Modified: Apr 25, 2022 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 2 Comments

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This recipe is incredibly easy to make, low calorie and a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet! Golden brown and crispy on the outside with a similar texture to hash browns, zucchini fritters are the perfect vegetable side or snack!

Golden brown zucchini fritters in a stack with a dollop of herbed yogurt on top.
The perfect vegetable side or snack.

I’ve converted non-zucchini lovers with these fritters. They’re that good. This is a perfect mid summer recipe for when zucchini is in season. During the summer months, backyard gardens and farmer’s markets are absolutely bursting with this inexpensive and very versatile summer vegetable.

Zucchini really is a miracle veggie. It can be transformed into so many different things, often going undetectable in many baked and fried treats. It’s one of the sneakiest veggies! These fritters make a great breakfast, light vegetarian lunch or appetizer for dinner. I highly recommend topping them with a dollop of my Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip or just some good old sour cream. This recipe makes 6-8 fritters which is a light meal for two or appetizers for three to four people. There’s never a wrong time to have a zucchini fritter…or 4.

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Ingredients

All you need is zucchini and a few simple pantry ingredients to make fritters.

  • Zucchini
  • Flour – binds it all together. To make these gluten free, I would suggest substituting 1:1 gluten free flour.
  • Baking powder – helps them rise a bit
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Egg
  • Garlic – fresh minced or powder
  • Scallions
  • Salt

Method

These fritters are super easy to whip up in a few minutes.

Shred the zucchini with a box grater, add to a large bowl and stir in a few pinches of salt. Let it stand for about ten minutes while you gather the rest of the ingredients.

After about ten minutes, there will be quite a bit of water in the bowl. Using a clean dish towel, squeeze as much water as possible out of the zucchini shreds. Add the rest of the ingredients to the squeezed zucchini shreds and combine with a fork until everything is well incorporated.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add a few tablespoons of avocado or other neutral oil and add ¼ cup sized amount of batter for each fritter and gently flatten. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Zucchini fritter batter in a glass bowl with a fork on a yellow cutting board.
Zucchini fritters frying in a cast iron skillet.
Just a few simple ingredients.

How to make crispy zucchini fritters

The key to getting crispy zucchini fritters is making sure to get the most water out of the zucchini as possible. Sprinkling salt over the shreds and letting it stand draws the moisture out and makes it easy to squeeze out most of the water. If you skip this step, you will have soggy vegetable pancakes and no one wants that!

Golden brown crispy zucchini fritter with a dollop of greek yogurt on top.
Perfect vegetable side or snack for any meal.

Storage and other tips

The batter must be cooked right away. Cooked fritters keep well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat or in the toaster oven or air fryer until warmed through and crispy.

It’s also fun to make zucchini fritters in the waffle iron!

More delicious zucchini recipes

Zucchini is such a versatile veggie that can be incorporated into so many dishes. Here are just a few of my favorite zucchini recipes.

  • Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fries
  • Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad
  • Garam Masala Spiced Zucchini Bread
  • Zucchini Turkey Burgers
Golden brown zucchini fritters in a stack with a dollop of herbed yogurt on top.

Crispy Vegetarian Zucchini Fritters

Jessica
Golden brown and crispy on the outside with a similar texture to hash browns, zucchini fritters are the perfect vegetable side or snack!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 6 fritters
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups grated zucchini about 3-4 small
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 scallions white and green parts thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 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.

Equipment

  • Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25″, Black
  • KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater with Detachable Storage Container, 10 inches tall, Black

Notes

For a fun twist, these fritters can also be made in the waffle iron!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword crispy zucchini fritters, vegetarian zucchini fritters, waffle iron fritters, zucchini fritters
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Breakfast & Brunch, Clean Eating, Recipes Tagged With: appetizers, farmer's market inspired, Side Dishes, snacks, summer, vegetarian, weeknight

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  1. Middlebury Farms

    August 24, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite recipes! Sharing this one again this season with all our CSA members!

    Reply
  2. Alexandra Farren

    September 17, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    So crispy and delicious – especially with with herbed greek yogurt dip!

    Reply

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