Description
Crispy zucchini fritters with a golden crust and tender inside, made with simple ingredients and perfected frying techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour or breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and place in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess water using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, flour or breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and baking powder or cornstarch if using.
- Mix until well combined into a batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot pan and flatten slightly.
- Fry until golden and crispy on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sour cream, yogurt dip, or fresh tomato salsa.
Notes
Be sure to drain zucchini well to avoid soggy fritters. Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: zucchini fritters, crispy zucchini, fried zucchini, appetizer, summer recipes