Ingredients
– 500 g (1 lb) zucchini (2 medium, about 9 inches long)
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 egg
– 2 green onions, halved then finely sliced
– 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh or store bought)
– 1 large garlic clove, minced
– 1/2 cup (75 g) flour
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– Pinch of pepper
– 4 tbsp olive oil, separated
– Yogurt or sour cream for serving
– Additional chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
1-Grate the zucchini on the diagonal to create long strands. Place the grated zucchini in a bowl, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, mix well, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
2-Squeeze out the excess water from the zucchini by hand or using a tea towel, then transfer it to a clean bowl.
3-Preheat the oven to 200Β°F (100Β°C) and place a rack on a tray to keep the fritters warm after cooking.
4-Add 1 egg, 2 finely sliced green onions, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 minced large garlic clove to the zucchini. Mix everything thoroughly.
5-Scatter 1/2 cup (75 g) flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder evenly over the mixture, add a pinch of pepper, and stir until the flour is just incorporated. The batter should be thick but soft.
6-Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat (or medium if the stove is strong). Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into the pan, making 3 or 4 fritters at a time.
7-Lightly flatten each fritter with a spatula to about 1 cm thickness.
8-Cook for 3 minutes until the bottom is deep golden, then flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes.
9-Transfer the cooked fritters to the oven to keep them warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more olive oil as needed (up to the remaining 2 tbsp).
10-Serve immediately with yogurt or sour cream, and garnish with extra chopped green onions if desired.
Last Step:
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π§ Removing excess liquid from zucchini is key to crisp fritters that are moist inside.
π§ Parmesan cheese enhances flavor and gives crispiness.
π½οΈ Batter consistency matters: add flour if too runny, water if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 472mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
