Zucchini Fritters Recipe
These easy, cheesy zucchini Fritters are the best way to enjoy fresh zucchini! In just 30 minutes, you can pan-fry these savory bites made with grated zucchini, a flavorful blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and crispy Panko breadcrumbs. They're perfect as a quick appetizer, a tasty snack, or a simple side dish.
Servings: 4 (makes about 8 fritters or more smaller ones)
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp avocado, canola, or vegetable oil for cooking
- 2 cups shredded zucchini - squeezed (2 large zucchini, around 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Grate zucchini on a box grater, on the side with larger holes, and transfer grated zucchini into a mesh bag or cheese cloth. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can.Expert Tip: Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid from grated zucchini as you can before mixing with remaining ingredients. Too much moisture will lead so soggier fritters.
- Transfer squeezed zucchini into a mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and lower the temperature a little bit. Add oil and use an ice cream scoop with release (or a smaller scoop) to scoop out even amounts of zucchini mixture. Gently shape the fritters with your hands and carefully place into the cooking pan.Expert tip: When cooking fritters, don't cook at too high temperature. Preheat the pan first and then cook the fritters over medium to medium-low heat. If the heat is too high, the outside will cook much faster than the inside and you will end up with an under-cooked center.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the fritters. Expert tip: Don't disturb them until ready to flip! Try to only flip once so there is less chance of them breaking apart.
- Note: if cooking more than one batch of fritters at a time, you many need to add a little more oil to the pan between batches.
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Notes
- Gluten Free Note: zucchini fritters are very easy to make gluten-free just by substituting bread crumbs. Use gluten-free bread crumbs and preferably ones that resemble Panko in consistency. The 4C brand of plain bread crumbs is the one that closest resembles Panko.
- Storing: store leftovers in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container, for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: it's best to reheat in the cooking pan until just heated through. You can also reheat in the air-fryer at 350°F for 2-4 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg