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Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Cheesy Zucchini Fritters That Will Brighten Your Day

Cheesy Zucchini Fritters are a quick and delicious way to enjoy veggies in a crispy, cheesy format.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fritters
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Batter

  • 2 medium Zucchinis finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour or substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 Green Onions finely sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional

For Frying

  • Olive Oil a generous amount

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Grate the zucchinis into a large mixing bowl using a box grater or food processor.
  • Transfer grated zucchini onto a kitchen towel, squeeze to extract liquid.
  • Return drained zucchini to bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Add flour, cheeses, eggs, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to zucchini and mix.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with olive oil.
  • Scoop zucchini mixture into the skillet, flatten slightly to form fritters.
  • Cook each fritter for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or sour cream if desired.

Notes

For the best texture, serve fritters immediately after frying. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesy Zucchini Fritters, crispy, Snack, Vegetarian, zucchini recipes
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