These Zucchini Fritters cook up crisp on the outside while tender, moist, and flavorful on the inside. Serve them right out of the skillet with sour cream, Greek yogurt, warm marinara, or your favorite dipping sauce. This is a delicious way to use up all that garden zucchini.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Zucchini: Look for medium-sized, unblemished, firm zucchini.
- Parmesan Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese as it is flavor-packed and helps make this recipe so delectable.
- Herbs: Fresh herbs such as thyme, parsley, or dill.
How to Make Zucchini Fritters
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Shred the zucchini. Add the shredded zucchini and salt, and toss.
- Add the zucchini to a cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, fresh-ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add flour mixture to the grated zucchini with the beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
- Fry in a large skillet and cook until golden brown.
Preparation Tips
- Do not peel the zucchini. Shred it using the large side of a box grater or a food processor with the grating blade.
- Don’t get too carried away with the salt. ½ teaspoon of salt is plenty to get the grated zucchini to sweat. If you add too much, the finished fritters will taste too salty.
- Use cheesecloth or a tea towel and add the grated zucchini in several batches, squeezing firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
- The batter is thick, so press it down a bit with the back side of a spatula after adding it to the skillet.
Perfect Pairings
- Shakshuka
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Arugula Salad
- Mandarin Orange Salad
- Waldorf Chicken Salad
- Chickpea Salad
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Zucchini Fritters
Easy Zucchini Fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with plenty of flavor from Parmesan Cheese, green onions, and fresh herbs.
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Servings: 14 fritters
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs zucchini grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, or dill
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Add the zucchini to a bowl in layers while sprinkling salt on each layer. Let the zucchini sit for 10-15 minutes. Add the grated zucchini in several increments to a cheesecloth or a tea towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Add the zucchini to a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the flour mixture to the grated zucchini along with the beaten eggs, Parmesan Cheese, green onions, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
- Heat a little olive oil or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Using a large cookie scoop, add the batter to the pan, cooking 3-4 fritters at a time. Flatten them into a pancake shape using the backside of a spatula.
- Cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. For best results, serve promptly.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 400-degree oven for 5-7 minutes. You can also heat them in a skillet on the stovetop until warm.
- To freeze, first cool completely. Then place in a single layer on a baking sheet with a little space between the fritters. Place the baking sheet on a level surface in the freezer. This technique is known as flash freezing. Once fully frozen, place in a heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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Eric
Delicious! We really enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Nadalie
These zucchini fritters are great! My nephews loved them! I always try to introduce healthy options to them!
Rosey
My mom and grandmother used zucchini all of the time. I don’t use them so much but I don’t know why. I do enjoy them and these fritters look good.
Rhian Westbury
These fritters are delicous and so easy to make. Now I know what I will do this summer with all my garden zucchini.
Yeah Lifestyle
I really enjoyed making these fritters. The recipe is so easy to follow and the came out super tasty, even the kids liked them!
Elizabeth
I love trying new ways to make zucchini in the summer, so this recipe was a great find! The garlic powder gives these fritters a delicious flavor.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Elizabeth! So glad that you liked it!
Neha
How tempting these fritters look! I think I have all the ingredients in my refrigerator right now, I am going to make them today.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Neha! Enjoy!
Cara Campbell
Yes to everything about these. I love having a recipe that uses up the tons of zucchini I have every summer. This is going to be a new go-to side.
Whitney
I loooove zucchini, they are so versatile and delicious. Would this recipe also work in an air fryer?
Beth Pierce
Yes but I would line the air fryer with parchment paper. Add a few fritters at a time in a single layer and cook at 370 for about 10 minutes.
dana
These are fantastic! Tasted just like the ones my aunt used to make me and my cousin. This took me back.