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5 from 1 vote

Zucchini Fritters

Enjoy the flavors of the season with this tasty zucchini recipe. Mixed with cheese and flour and fried these zucchini pancakes are a side dish with loads of flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Equipment

  • Vremi 5 Quart Collapsible Colander - BPA Free Silicone Food Strainer with Handles - Heavy Duty Foldable and Heat Resistant Kitchen Drainer Steam Basket for Pasta and Veggies - Dishwasher Safe - Gray
  • Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Nonstick 14-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle, Gray with Orange Handle

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Place zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Remove zucchini from colander and wrap in a clean dish towel. Squeeze and wring water out of zucchini.
  • Place zucchini in a bowl with egg, flour, parmesan, garlic, and black pepper. Mix.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
  • Take heaping tablespoons of zucchini and place in pan. Flatten out with back of spoon into a 2.5 inch round. Work in batches, making 3-4 at a time, depending on the size of your pan.
  • Let cook 4 minutes and flip. Cook an additional 4 minutes. 
  • Remove zucchini fritters using a slotted spatula.
  • Continue cooking until all zucchini is used up.
  • Store zucchini fritters under a piece of foil until ready to serve.