Description
Easy Zucchini Fritters are a quick and delicious way to enjoy fresh zucchini. Shredded zucchini is salted, drained, then mixed with eggs, flour, cheese, and chives to form a flavorful batter. Each fritter is pan-fried until golden and crispy, with a soft and cheesy center. Ideal as an appetizer, side, or light lunch, these fritters are low effort and big on flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Place zucchini in a colander and toss with ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand in sink for 10 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini to a clean tea towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, eggs, cheese, chives, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Add zucchini and stir well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet, flattening with the back of a spoon.
- Fry about 2 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with sour cream for dipping.
Notes
For gluten-free fritters, use gluten-free flour. Substitute cheddar or parmesan with mozzarella for a milder taste, or use scallions in place of chives. Make ahead by prepping the batter and frying just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet for crisp results. If fritters are soggy, squeeze out more zucchini moisture before mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 fritters (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg