Description
Golden-fried fritters made with grated zucchini, Parmesan, fresh herbs, and aromatic garlic—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with Italian flavor.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini (about 12 oz total), grated
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (or basil)
¼ tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried oregano (optional)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil), for frying
Optional: lemon wedges, marinara sauce, or garlic aioli for serving
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, sprinkle with ½ tsp salt, and squeeze out excess liquid.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, pepper, and oregano. Stir in drained zucchini, then fold in flour until coated.
- Shape mixture into patties (2–3 inches wide, ½ inch thick) using about 2 Tbsp per fritter.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add fritters and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel–lined plate. Serve warm with lemon or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Use yellow squash as an alternative to zucchini.
Drain zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy fritters.
Fritters can be made gluten-free with 1:1 GF flour blend.
Try baking at 400°F for 15–18 minutes as a lighter option.
Serve with marinara, garlic aioli, or tzatziki for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
