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Zucchini Fritters - the easiest and most delicious zucchini fritters recipe you'll find online. Crispy and loaded with zucchini, so good!
I love zucchini and I have wanted to make zucchini fritters for a while.
I am glad that I finally did as they are so delicious and crispy.
Every bite reveals the perfectly cooked zucchini strips which still retain a nice crunch, and the Thai sweet chili sauce completes the flavor.
My zucchini fritters recipe is different from others.
Firstly, I do not recommend grating the zucchini because grating kills the perfect and crunchy texture of the zucchini, rending them into a mushy, watery mess.
Secondly, there is no need to squeeze the water contents out of the zucchini because that’s the best part of zucchini.
Thirdly, my zucchini fritters come in different shapes and forms, unlike the flattened versions.
Everyone of them is different but they are puffy and crunchy.
All in all though, I absolutely enjoy these fritters.
They are so easy to make and the end results are absolutely delightful and mouthwatering.
They are great as an appetizer.
Trust me, pick up some zucchinis before summer is over and try my recipe.
You will thank me for them!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 121 calories per serving.
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Easy Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients
- oil, for frying
- 8 oz (230g) zucchini, cut into matchstick strips
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- Thai sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Trim the top of the zucchini and cut it into matchstick strips. Avoid grating the zucchini, as this will result in fritters that are not crispy and lack a good texture.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, flour, egg, milk, cheese, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. The mixture should barely hold together and should not be wet or watery.
- Using a spoon, scoop up the zucchini mixture and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry in batches until both sides are golden brown and the insides are cooked through. Remove the fritters from the oil using a strainer and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot with Thai sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Do you think it would work to use a mandolin to slice the zucchini into matchsticks, or would that make them watery like grating would?
You can use the mandolin to slice to speed up the process, it should be OK. :)
Tried the zucchini fritters. Absolutely delicious. I tweaked it a bit by leaving court the parmesan instead substitute with some chopped fresh prawns.
Oooh, great idea. Prawn never fails. Thanks for tyring my zucchini fritters recipe! :)
These look so good! Thanks for sharing.
-Gabby
www.orcuttfamilydentistry.com
This looks great! I can’t wait to try it. I love zucchini, too. From the list of ingredients this will be great! I will let you know and Thank you for your wonderful recipes.
We are vegetarians and hence we do not eat egg ..can you plz suggest a substitue for the egg
You can skip the egg.
I just finished making these zucchini fritters I just have to tell you how good they came out Half way thru cooking them, I decided to add a few of my own ingredients for personal taste. I added garlic powder and some onions. OMG!!! Can’t stop eating them. So good, so good, so good Thank you for sharing
I’d like to try this recipe but… without any cheese.
(Don’t like the taste, texture or smell)
Would using a bit of mayonnaise for the binding work ?
Thanks for sharing.
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Can i use coconut or almond flour instead? How much would i hsve to use?
Hi! Can i roast it in oven instead? Will i have the same crispyness? Just trying to avoid frying.
Roasting in the oven doesn’t work. These are worth frying for!!
The recipe for cooking such delicious crispy zucchini requires an optimal aging during the baking. The result will also depend on the proportions.
Hi, these are deep-fried and not baked.