Zucchini Fritters Recipe

5 from 12 votes

Zucchini Fritters (Easy Italian Recipe) are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh zucchini, herbs, and Parmesan for that classic Italian flavor. They come together with just a few simple ingredients and fry up into golden, irresistible bites that feel both rustic and comforting. Dip them in whipped ricotta and you truly won’t be able to stop at just one!

Prep Time40

Cook Time10

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: zucchini cakes, zucchini fritters

Servings: servings

Author: Elena Davis

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini washed and grated and tossed in a bowl with 1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian herbs basil parsley, rosemary, oregano, etc
⅓ cup unbleached all-purpose flour use gluten-free all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
Olive Oil for frying

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Instructions

Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the zucchini. Toss with 1 teaspoon of salt and transfer to a colander set over a medium bowl. The salt will help draw out some of this moisture. Wait 30 minutes, then squeeze excess moisture with your hands or a clean dishcloth.
Place zucchini in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs, garlic, and herbs. Then, stir in the flour and cheese.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, drop three heaping tablespoons of batter per fritter in the skillet and fry on both sides until nicely browned. Place the fried fritters on paper towels to drain.
Serve immediately while crispy. Serve with whipped ricotta cheese, a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt, and a sprig of fresh herb for garnish.

Notes

Remove Excess Liquid: Grate the zucchini, then squeeze the zucchini well to remove as much liquid as possible. This will make sure your zucchini fritters aren't watery.
Use a Hot Pan: Make sure the pan is hot and do not overcrowd the pan for crispy fritters.
Keeping the Fritters Warm: When cooking in multiple batches, place finished fritters in a low-temperature oven (170°F) to keep warm while attending to subsequent batches.

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