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Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

Deliciously Crispy Cheesy Zucchini Fritters You’ll Love

Try these Cheesy Zucchini Fritters for a quick and healthy twist on a classic that brings comfort to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 Medium Zucchinis finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour or Almond Flour
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
For Binding and Flavor
  • 2 Large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 Green Onions finely sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
For Cooking
  • Olive Oil for frying

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely grate the two medium zucchinis into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Transfer the grated zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Return the drained zucchini to the bowl, sprinkle in the sea salt, and let rest for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the all-purpose flour, both cheeses, beaten eggs, green onions, minced garlic, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour in enough olive oil to coat the bottom.
  6. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the zucchini mixture and form it into a fritter; place it in the skillet. Repeat for remaining mixture.
  7. Cook each fritter for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  8. Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, serve immediately after cooking. Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini for crispy fritters.

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