Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 10 min | Ready In: 35 min | Servings: 8
Zucchini is one of the most versatile. You can put this on anything and the result will always be superb! That is not the best part yet because zucchini as we all know has lots of health benefits. I am obsessed with anything zucchini and one of my go-to is this Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters. You can make these in a heartbeat and the ingredients are so simple, you might already have them on hand. And if you are looking for a clever way to hide veggies from your picky eaters, these fritters are perfect! Munch on these healthy and delicious snacks all day, every day worry-free.
INGREDIENTS
3 large zucchini, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Batter:
1 egg
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
oil for frying
For the Toppings:
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup sour cream, for topping
HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI-PARMESAN CHEESE FRITTERS
Step 1: Place the zucchini and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine. Then, set it aside for at least 10 minutes before pouring the mixture into a clean dish towel or cheesecloth. Give it a good squeeze to completely drain.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk the egg, then, add in the flour, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add in the drained zucchini and mix thoroughly.
Step 3: In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Once the oil is hot, place tablespoons of batter and cook the fritters for approximately 5 minutes per batch or until golden brown on both sides.
Step 5: Transfer the cooked fritters onto a serving plate and sprinkle over some parmesan cheese and salt. Serve hot with sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 138 calories; 11.4 g fat; 6.7 g carbohydrates; 3.4 g protein; 23 mg cholesterol; 248 mg sodium
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Batter:
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- oil for frying
- For the Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Place the zucchini and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine. Then, set it aside for at least 10 minutes before pouring the mixture into a clean dish towel or cheesecloth. Give it a good squeeze to completely drain.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk the egg, then, add in the flour, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add in the drained zucchini and mix thoroughly.
Step 3: In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Once the oil is hot, place tablespoons of batter and cook the fritters for approximately 5 minutes per batch or until golden brown on both sides.
Step 5: Transfer the cooked fritters onto a serving plate and sprinkle over some parmesan cheese and salt. Serve hot with sour cream. Enjoy!
