Easy Zucchini Recipes

These Easy Zucchini Fritters are a great way to use up all that summer zucchini!

Prep 15 mins
Cook 10 mins
Makes 4
Calories 181kcal

Recommended Equipment:

• Box Grater
• Medium Mixing Bowl
• Large Skillet

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini (coarsely shredded)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Parmesan are our favorites)
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives (plus more to serve)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• olive oil for frying

Instructions

• Prepare zucchini: Place the zucchini in a colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand in the sink for 10 minutes, then transfer to a clean tea towel and squeeze any excess liquid.
• Make batter: Combine flour, eggs, cheese, chives, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add zucchini and stir well.
• Cook: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, flattening with the back of spoon. Fry, about 2 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden.

Tips for these Easy Zucchini Fritters:

• do not skip draining excess water from the shredded zucchini, or your fritters will get soggy and watery during cooking
• season the fritters to your taste – I make them very mild because I have little kids, but feel free to add some heat with chili flakes or a little zestiness with lemon
• don’t cook too many fritters at once (unless you have a large griddle – lucky you!), they don’t crisp up and brown nicely if the pan is overcrowded

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg