Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Additional time: 10 mins | Total time: 35 mins | Servings: 10 | Yield: 10 fritters
If you love fritters, I am pretty sure that you’ll enjoy these delicious and healthy Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters. They are insanely easy to throw together using just a few simple ingredients. Whip these fritters up in a breeze and make sure to serve while hot topped with sour cream. And for a simple meal, pair these fritters up with chicken wings or roasted chicken.
It’s great to know that our good-old unhealthy fritters have a counterpart. These healthy fritters offer the same delicious taste without the guilt. This recipe puts a fun, healthy twist on our favorite fritters. Would it be great to know that the kids are eating healthy without complaints? I have the fussiest eaters, and they all love every bite of these Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters!
Ingredients
½ tsp salt
3 large zucchini, finely grated
Batter:
oil for frying
1 egg
4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
ground black pepper to taste
Toppings:
¼ c. sour cream, for topping
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 pinch salt
How to make Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters
Step 1: In a bowl, combine the zucchini and salt. Set it aside for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, pour the mixture and squeeze.
Step 3: In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add the flour along with the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then add the drained zucchini. Mix again until combined.
Step 4: In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the batter by tablespoon and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. To a serving plate, transfer the fritters and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Step 5: Serve the Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters right away with sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 138 calories; protein 3.4g; carbohydrates 6.7g; fat 11.4g; cholesterol 23.3mg; sodium 248mg.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large zucchini, finely grated
- Batter:
- oil for frying
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- Toppings:
- ¼ c. sour cream, for topping
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl, combine the zucchini and salt. Set it aside for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, pour the mixture and squeeze.
Step 3: In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add the flour along with the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then add the drained zucchini. Mix again until combined.
Step 4: In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the batter by tablespoon and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. To a serving plate, transfer the fritters and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Step 5: Serve the Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters right away with sour cream. Enjoy!
