Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters make a beautiful
snack that is easy and
delicious. These fritters are packed with fresh
zucchini,
Parmesan cheese, and a some Mozzarella cheese for an
extra cheesy
bite.
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini
is the one vegetable that everyone in my family will
eat. Not counting potatoes
or veggies hidden in soups, I
know that even my kids will eat some roasted
zucchini.
Zucchini bread and zucchini muffins go over
well too, even
though there is “something green” inside. That’s why
zucchini fritters is another great way to get some vegetables
into the picky eaters.
It makes a nice snack, appetizer, or even a
side dish. I’ve
made zucchini fritters to go with baked chicken, steaks, and
even seafood. Zucchini goes well with many meats.
When serving it as an appetizer or a snack, all you need
is a
simple dip. There are many dips and sauces you can serve
with these
fritters but sour cream is the simplest one that will
never disappoint. Also,
try ranch dressing, Cajun remoulade,
avocado ranch, creamy cilantro lime
dressing, and cucumber
raita. Basically, anything creamy and cool will be a
nice
balance of flavor.
HOW DO IT MAKE ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Grate zucchini on a box grater, on the side with larger
holes,
and transfer grated zucchini into a mesh bag or cheese
cloth. Eliminate the liquid as much as you can.
Transfer
squeezed zucchini into a mixing bowl and add
remaining ingredients. Mix well
until all ingredients are
thoroughly incorporated.
Preheat cooking pan over medium heat and lower the
temperature a little bit. Add oil
and use an ice cream scoop
(or a smaller scoop) to scoop out even amounts of
zucchini
mixture. Gently shape the fritters with your hands and place
into the
cooking pan.
Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on the size
of
the fritters. Try to only flip once so there is less chance of
them breaking
apart.
Ingredients
- 1) 3 tbsp canola
oil for cooking
- 2) 2 cups shredded
zucchini - squeezed (2 large zucchini, around 1.5 lbs)
- 3) 1 cup Panko
bread crumbs
- 4) 2 eggs
- 5) 1/3 cup fresh
grated Parmesan cheese
- 6) 1/4 cup finely
shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 7) 2 garlic
cloves
- 8) salt
- 9) fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Grate zucchini on a box grater, on the side with larger holes, and transfer grated zucchini into a mesh
bag or cheese cloth. Eliminate the liquid as much as
you can.
2.
Transfer
squeezed zucchini into a mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well
until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
3.
Preheat
a large cooking pan over medium heat and lower the temperature a little bit.
Add oil and use an ice cream scoop (or a smaller scoop) to scoop out even
amounts of zucchini mixture. Gently shape the fritters with your hands and
place into the cooking pan.
4.
Cook
for 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the fritters. Try to
only flip once so there is less chance of them breaking apart.
5.
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.
Eat & Enjoy!
I have also made another zucchini recipe which is called Italian Zucchini boats recipe . Make sure to check that out too. below:
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