Crispy Cheesy Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy family favorite. These fritters are over the top with crispy edges and buttery Gouda cheese. A delectable way to use up those summer garden zucchini.
I love these fritters. They are so easy and so scrumptious. The key to making great zucchini fritters is to remove as much liquid as possible from the zucchini. Of course having a big hunk of rich buttery cheese like Gouda helps as well! With this recipe you need to shred your zucchini ahead of time, sprinkle with salt and go do something else for an hour or two. I am sure if your schedule is like mine you will have no problem at all filling that time.
How do you make Zucchini Fritters?
First you want to layer the zucchini in a colander with salt between the layers and let it sit for ideally a couple of hours. Now take a large bowl with a clean bottom and push it into that colander to squeeze the water out of the zucchini. Do this several time to remove as much of the water as possible.
Now transfer the zucchini to a large bowl. Add the flour, eggs, green onions, garlic, onion powder, cayenne and Gouda. Stir just until the mixture is combined.
Heat several tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium high heat and drop batter by 1/4 cups on to the hot oil. Flatten the fritters out with the back of a spatula and cook until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Zucchini Fritters are best enjoyed right away.
You can top these Zucchini Gouda Fritters with sour cream and parsley or even tzatziki. Sometimes we even make a quick dip out of sour cream, Greek yogurt, garlic and dill. As I always say wear what you dig! Sometimes we change the cheese up and use either cheddar, Parmesan or a combination of both.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Extract as much water as possible from the grated zucchini.
- Use good quality Gouda cheese. Smoked Gouda cheese is also delicious in these fritters.
- For best results lightly beat the eggs before adding to the batter.
- Don’t over-mix the batter because you don’t want the fritters tough.
- Add enough oil to the skillet to crisp the edges.
- Serve warm right out of the pan
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Crispy Cheesy Zucchini Fritters
Crispy Cheesy Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy family favorite. These fritters are over the top with crispy edges and buttery Gouda cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: appetizer
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup Gouda cheese shredded
- Vegetable oil
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place one cup of zucchini in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with salt. Layer another cup of zucchini and sprinkle salt. Repeat until all the zucchini is salted. Let it sit 1-2 hours. Using a clean large bowl; push the bottom of it into the colander squeezing the liquid out of the bottom of the colander. Do this several times squeezing as much liquid as possible out of the bottom of the colander.
- Transfer zucchini to a large bowl. Add flour, eggs, green onions, garlic, onion powder, cayenne and Gouda. Stir until the mixture is combined.
- Heat 4-6 tablespoons vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add 1/4 cup (about the size of a small pancake) of the zucchini mixture to the skillet. Cook 3 minutes: pressing down with the back of a spatula. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels.
- Serve warm with sour cream and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Extract as much water as possible from the grated zucchini.
- Use good quality Gouda cheese. Smoked Gouda cheese is also delicious in these fritters.
- For best results lightly beat the eggs before adding to the batter.
- Don’t over-mix the batter because you don’t want the fritters tough.
- Add enough oil to the skillet to crisp the edges.
- Serve warm right out of the pan
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This post was originally published April 16, 2016 and was republished May 26, 2019 with new content.
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Kathryn
As expected these turned out wonderful! So tasty. Thanks for another great recipe!
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Natalie
I have found my new favorite meal!! The gouda makes them so cheesy & adds great flavor. I will definitely be making them again & more often!
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Betsy
These were so good! I could eat them as the main OR as a side dish! Either way they are wonderful!
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Judy S
Can you prepare the fritters and lightly brown them, then freeze them? So when you want them you can pop them in some oil and finish cooking them?
Beth Pierce
I have never tired but it sounds like it will work.
Billy
These fritters are such a treat, thank you so much for an amazing recipe!
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Krissy Allori
These look amazing. I can’t wait to try them!
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lauren kelly
These just scream summer to me! I used Cheddar cheese and they came out amazing!
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Demeter
This will be perfect for all the zucchini I have growing in my garden! Thank you!
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paige
I LOVE zucchini and who doesn’t want a fritter? These look really tasty and I love the photos!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Paige! Enjoy!
Veena Azmanov
Tasty and delicious option for any meal. Love the crunchiness and cheese option to making them all the more perfect.
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natalie
YUM! These zucchini fritter looks so crispy and delicious! Such a great snack!
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Jessie
What a great way to use up some of those zucchini from the garden this summer! These look so tasty and I can’t wait to make these!
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Rosa
These look amazing and I have all the ingredients, making them tomorrow!
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Sylvie
I loooove zucchini fritters, if it’s on the menu for brunch, that’s what I always get! Never thought of using Gouda cheese with it but it is such a delicious idea, cant wait to try it!
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