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A plate of golden-brown zucchini fritters, perfectly cooked and ready to serve.

Delicious Zucchini Fritters

These pan-fried zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, packed with fresh zucchini flavor. They make a perfect light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchinis about 3 cups grated
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Grater
  • Clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Grate the zucchinis using a box grater.
  2. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible, as this is crucial for crispy fritters.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, flour, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, chives, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly, and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of dried dill or a squeeze of lemon juice to the mixture. These fritters are best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a pan for a few minutes until crispy again.