Description
These cheesy zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory flavor. Great as a side dish, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for draining zucchini)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/coconut flour as substitutes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped chives, garlic powder, jalapeños, or green onions
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the zucchini in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Add flour to the zucchini and mix to coat evenly.
- Stir in cheese and beaten eggs.
- Add pepper and optional ingredients if using.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop batter into the skillet and gently flatten into pancakes.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
These fritters can be served with sour cream, yogurt dip, or a spicy aioli. For extra crispiness, use a cast-iron skillet and don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 105mg