Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters are fairly easy to make and delicious.

Serve this low calorie treat as a side, main or snack.

Keeps well in the refrigerator.

COOKING TIPS
Surprisingly, zucchini has a lot of water.  Must drain the water before cooking. 

Simply place shredded zucchini in a colander.  Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt. 

Toss until evenly combined.  Let stand 1 hour in sink or in a large bowl. 

SQUEEZE WATER FROM ZUCCHINI AFTER SOAKING

After soaking 1 hour, pour shredded zucchini into a clean kitchen towel. 

Close and squeeze tightly to drain remaining water.  

SERVING SUGGESTION

ENJOY!

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Zucchini Fritters

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An easy to make, low calorie side dish or snack. Keeps well in refrigerator. Tastes even better the next day. Delicious dipped in Ranch dressing.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 6 minutes mins

Servings: 8 fritters

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories:

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups zucchini, shredded 2-3 fresh zucchinis
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 cup all-purpose flour Or, use self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic powder See recipe notes for substitutes.
• ground black pepper to taste
• Serve with Ranch dressing or sour cream (optional)

Method

 

1. Toss together zucchini and salt in a large colander. Place in sink. Drain for 1 hour.
2. Put zucchini in middle of a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Wrap around zucchini and squeeze to drain water. This step is super important.
3. Combine 1/4 cup of flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic or garlic powder (or preferred seasoning), and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in drained zucchini.
4. If batter is watery, add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir. Repeat if necessary to make thicker.
5. Warm vegetable oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Drop 2 heaping tablespoons of batter into hot skillet. Slightly flatten with back of spoon or spatula. Fry until golden brown for 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Serve with sour cream or Ranch dressing.

Notes

Consider using one or more of the following seasonings instead of minced garlic or garlic powder... 

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon chives

1/2 teaspoon chopped dill weed

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon thyme

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