Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Total Time
27 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(84)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 500 g/1 lb zucchini (2 medium ~ 23cm/9" long)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions (, halved then finely sliced)
- 1/4 cup parmesan (, grated (fresh or store bought)
- 1 garlic clove (, large, minced)
- 1/2 cup / 75 g flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of pepper
- 4 tbsp olive oil (, separated)
- Yoghurt or sour cream
- More chopped green onions
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Preparation
Step 1
Zucchini:
Step 2
Grate zucchini using a box grater. Grate on the diagonal so you get long strands.
Step 3
Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix, then leave for 10 minutes+.
Step 4
Squeeze out excess water using hands (or bundle up tea towel) then place zucchini in a bowl.
Step 5
Batter:
Step 6
Preheat oven to 200F/100C (for keeping fritters warm). Place rack on tray (helps keep crispy)
Step 7
Add egg, green onions, parmesan and garlic into the zucchini bowl. Mix to combine.
Step 8
Scatter over flour and baking powder (don't dump in one spot), and add pinch of pepper. Mix until flour is just incorporated - batter should be thick but soft (see video, Note 1).
Step 9
Cooking:
Step 10
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat (or medium if stove is strong). Drop 1/4 cup batter in the pan (ice cream scoop is perfect). Do 3 or 4 mounds.
Step 11
Flatten lightly with spatula to about 1cm / 4/5" thick.
Step 12
Cook for 3 minutes until underside is deep golden (adjust heat if browning too quickly). Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm.
Step 13
Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 14
Serve immediately with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream and garnish of extra green onions if desired.
Step 15
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