Zucchini Fritters

Name: Zucchini Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry; 2 large eggs; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill or mint, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil, for frying

Crispy pan-fried zucchini fritters with Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Total time

27 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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As seen on Episode 114

The pantry

kitchen

Essentials · serves 6

3 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry 2 large eggs ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh dill or mint, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil, for frying

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The preparation

6 steps, about 27 minutes start to finish.

01
Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture
02
Mix with eggs, flour, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs
03
Season with salt and pepper
04
Form into patties
05
Pan-fry in oil until golden on both sides
06
Drain on paper towels

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“Squeeze the grated zucchini as dry as you can, because leftover water is what makes fritters fall apart or go soggy. Give them room in the pan and let each side get truly golden before flipping.”

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