Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Deliciously crispy zucchini fritters packed with flavors from parmesan and garlic.
Equipment
- Box grater
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing Bowl
- oven
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 500 g zucchini 2 medium ~ 23cm/9″ long
- 1 teaspoon salt
Batter
- 1 large egg
- 2 pieces green onions halved then finely sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan grated (fresh or store bought)
- 1 clove garlic large, minced
- ½ cup flour 75 g
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 tablespoon olive oil separated
For Serving
- yoghurt or sour cream
- more chopped green onions
Instructions
Zucchini
- Grate zucchini using a box grater. Grate on the diagonal so you get long strands.
- Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix, then leave for 10 minutes+.
- Squeeze out excess water using hands, then place zucchini in a bowl.
Batter
- Preheat oven to 200F/100C (for keeping fritters warm). Place rack on tray.
- Add egg, green onions, parmesan and garlic into the zucchini bowl. Mix to combine.
- Scatter over flour and baking powder, add pinch of pepper. Mix until flour is just incorporated.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat. Drop ¼ cup batter in the pan.
- Flatten lightly with spatula to about 1cm / ⅘″ thick. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is deep golden.
- Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Batter consistency is key to good fritters. Adjust flour and water as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritterCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1.1mg
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