Zucchini Fritters

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 These easy to make Zucchini Fritters make for a great appetizer or side. Wonderfully seasoned, they are a tasty way to get some veggies into your meals!

These easy to make zucchini fritters are perfect to serve as a healthy snack, appetizer or side dish. Super easy to make, I love to serve them with my creamy labneh dip.

HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Grate the zucchini, salt it and then squeeze out the excess moisture. Leaving it to rest with salt on top helps to ensure you get as much liquid out as possible.

Mix the grated zucchini with the egg, flour and seasonings until everything sticks together. I find it easier to use a fork to do this.
Cook the fritters in a skillet with oil on each side until golden brown, keeping space between the zucchini fritters. You’ll need to do them in two batches and you can easily double or triple the recipe to make more!

TIPS FOR MAKING ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

  1. Use a fork or stainless steel spatula to flatten. I found that using a plastic or silicone spatula is harder since it tends to stick to the fritters before they fry.
  2. Set fritters on paper towel after shallow frying. The paper towel will absorb any excess oil on the surface of the fritters after removing from the pan. This helps them not taste oily after frying.
  3. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. If you try and cook too many, they will lower the temperature of the oil and take longer to cook. They will also be harder to flip over.
  4. Don’t skip the salting of the zucchini. Salting helps to draw the excess moisture out. If you don’t do this your fritters will be soggy and won’t hold together.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large zucchinis grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Labneh Dip

  • 1/4 cup labneh
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the grated zucchini into a kitchen towel, sprinkle salt on top and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Squeeze all excess liquid and discard the liquid. It should come out to about 1 heaping cup packed after the liquid is squeezed out.
  2. Transfer the zucchini into a medium bowl. Add the egg, flour, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper and mix until well combined and mixture sticks together.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the avocado oil, then scoop 2-3 tablespoons for the mixture on to the heated plan and flatten with a spatula. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes.
  5. Serve warm with the labneh dip, sour cream or greek yogurt.

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