Description
Zucchini Fritters are a delightful way to savor this versatile vegetable, offering a crispy exterior and cheesy interior that will impress everyone at your table. These fritters are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, making them an excellent choice for any occasion. Packed with healthy ingredients like fresh zucchini and cheese, they’re not just delicious but also a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these family-friendly bites are sure to become a favorite. Perfectly pair them with marinara sauce or a yogurt-based dip for an added flavor boost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (squeezed from about 2 large zucchinis)
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp canola oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine squeezed zucchini with Panko bread crumbs, eggs, cheeses, garlic, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the mixture into the pan, shaping each fritter gently.
- Cook for about 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat as needed for remaining batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (90g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like dill or spices such as paprika. For extra crunch, substitute half of the Panko with finely chopped nuts.