Crispy Zucchini Fritters – Easy & Healthy Recipe

Golden, crispy, and loaded with flavor—these zucchini fritters are a quick and healthy way to use up fresh zucchini. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch, this easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes with a few pantry staples. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or a dollop of sour cream for a satisfying, veggie-packed dish everyone will love. Want a fast, easy and delicious snack? Zucchini Fritters is your go to recipe. Did you know Zucchini is also what is known as Courgettes? Unlike cucumber, zucchini is usually served cooked. It can be prepared using a variety of cooking techniques, including steamed, boiled, grilled, stuffed and baked, barbecued, fried, or incorporated in other recipes such as soufflés.

Zucchini can also be baked into a bread similar to banana bread or incorporated into a cake mix. Its flowers can be eaten stuffed and are a delicacy when deep fried, as tempura. If you are one of those people who does not like to eat vegetables or your kids hate them, making Zucchini Fritters is the best way to enjoy vegetables in a delicious new way. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that is delicious on its own or incorporated into various dishes.You can never go wrong when it comes to cooking with Zucchini. Whether it is frying, sauteing or baking in bread, Zucchini give every food that much needed flavor and nutritious value. This recipe is simple and will not take up much of your time. The best part is that it requires very little ingredients that are available in your Kitchen and/or pantry. I must say this was my first time making Zucchini Fritters and now I am wondering where has this recipe been all my life? This is becoming one of my very favorite recipes that will make its way into my weekly meal plans.

INGREDIENTS

2 Large or 5 Medium Zucchini
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
Olive Oil for cooking
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Cup Green/Spring Onions chopped
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash Zucchini under running water to get rid of dirt or particles

Trim off the ends of each Zucchini

Grate each Zucchini on the larger grating holes of your grater

Pour the Zucchini in a medium bowl and add the teaspoon of salt

Stir the salt into the Zucchini until completely mixed. Set aside for 10 minutes

Meanwhile, chop your green/spring onions into small pieces

After 10 minutes squeeze the Zucchini tightly through a sieve or clean kitchen cloth to remove all the extra water. Add the chopped green/spring onions

Add in the lightly beaten egg

Mix until well combined

In a separate bowl pour in the all purpose flour

Add Salt

Add baking powder

Add black pepper. Mix until well combined

Add the flour mixture into the Zucchini mixture

Stir completely until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed

Heat a non stick pan/ skillet on medium high heat. Add Olive oil

Add a Tablespoon heap of the Zucchini mixture

Flatten the Zucchini mixture with the back of the spoon until they are pancake shaped

Cook for 3-5 minutes on the first side or until golden brown. You can add more oil if needed

Gently lift the Zucchini fritter off the pan as you flip it so that the second side gets the chance to be cooked

Let the second side cook until golden brown.

Remove the Zucchini Fritter from the heat and place on a kitchen absorbent paper towel and cover to keep warm as you finish with the rest of the Zucchini mixture

Serve immediately with sour cream, this delicious dip  or you can eat them just like that!

How delicious and appetising do those Zucchini Fritters look? The kids will love them, you will love them and make them a regular at the lunch or dinner table, heck, even breakfast if you want!

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ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

by Mulunga Alukwe January-30-2018

Ingredients

• 2 Large or 5 Medium Zucchini
• 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Cup Green/Spring Onions
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Wash Zucchini under running water . Trim off the ends of each Zucchini. Grate each Zucchini on the larger grating holes of your graterPour the Zucchini in a medium bowl and add the teaspoon of salt . Stir the salt into the Zucchini until completely mixed. Set aside for 10 minutesMeanwhile, chop your green/spring onions into small piecesAfter 10 minutes squeeze the Zucchini tightly through a sieve or clean kitchen cloth to remove all the extra water. Add the chopped green/spring onions. Add in the lightly beaten egg. Mix wellIn a separate bowl pour in the all purpose flour. Add salt, baking powder and black pepper. Mix completelyAdd the flour mixture into the Zucchini mixture. Stir well until completely mixedHeat a non stick pan/ skillet on medium high heat. Add Olive oilAdd a Tablespoon heap of the Zucchini mixture. Flatten the Zucchini mixture with the back of the spoon until they are pancake shaped. Cook for 3-5 minutes on the first side or until golden brown. You can add more oil if needed. Flip and cook the second side until golden brownRepeat process until all of the Zucchini mixture is finished. Serve immediately with your favorite condiment

Details

Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Yield: 14-16 Fritters

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Zucchini Fritters

Crispy, golden fritters made from fresh grated zucchini mixed with herbs, spices, and a light batter, perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal.

FAQs

What ingredients are typically used in zucchini fritters?
Common ingredients include grated zucchini, eggs (or egg substitutes for vegan versions), flour or breadcrumbs as a binder, garlic, onion, herbs like parsley or dill, salt, and pepper. Cheese is optional.

How do you prevent zucchini fritters from being soggy?
After grating, squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Removing excess water helps the fritters hold together and crisp up during frying.

Can I make zucchini fritters gluten-free or vegan?
Yes! Substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour or almond flour. For vegan versions, use flax or chia eggs instead of real eggs and omit cheese or use a plant-based alternative.

How do I cook zucchini fritters?
They’re typically pan-fried in a little oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Can zucchini fritters be baked instead of fried?
Yes! Bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, for a lighter version.

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🧾 Printable Nutrition Card (Per 1 medium fritter)

Nutrient	Amount	Notes
Calories	~90 kcal	Moderate calorie due to oil and flour content.
Total Fat	5 g	Depends on amount/type of oil used for frying.
Saturated Fat	1 g	Varies with added cheese or oil type.
Carbohydrates	8 g	From zucchini and flour or binder used.
Fiber	1.5 g	Good fiber from fresh zucchini.
Sugars	2 g	Naturally occurring sugars from zucchini.
Protein	3 g	From eggs and any cheese added.
Sodium	150 mg	Varies depending on added salt and cheese.

Dietary Information Table

Dietary Concern	Status	Notes
Vegetarian	✅ Yes	Contains eggs and optionally cheese; no meat.
Vegan	⚠️ Possible	Use flax/chia eggs and dairy-free cheese alternatives.
Gluten-Free	⚠️ Possible	Use gluten-free flour or binder substitutes.
Nut-Free	✅ Yes	No nuts unless added as variation.
Dairy-Free	⚠️ Possible	Omit cheese or use plant-based cheese.
Soy-Free	✅ Yes	No soy unless added.
Low Sodium	⚠️ Optional	Control salt amount.

🔎 Notes:

• Squeeze out zucchini moisture for best texture.
• Adjust oil quantity for a lighter or richer fritter.
• Can be customized with herbs and spices to taste.

Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.