Crispy Zucchini Fritters

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🥒 Crispy Zucchini Fritters – Complete Recipe Guide

📝 Description

Crispy Zucchini Fritters are golden, crunchy patties made from freshly grated zucchini, herbs, and simple pantry ingredients. They are light, flavorful, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, side dish, or light meal. These fritters are quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and a great way to include more vegetables in your diet.

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

  • Preparation: 15 minutes

  • Cooking: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

🍽️ Servings

4 servings (Makes about 10–12 fritters)

🥗 Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated

  • ½ teaspoon salt (for draining zucchini)

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or coriander

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder (for extra crispiness)

  • Oil for shallow frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Zucchini

  1. Grate zucchini and place in a bowl.

  2. Sprinkle with salt, mix, and let sit for 10 minutes.

  3. Squeeze out as much water as possible using your hands or a clean cloth.

Step 2: Make Batter

  1. In a bowl, combine drained zucchini, egg, flour, cheese, garlic, herbs, pepper, paprika, and baking powder.

  2. Mix well until a thick batter forms.

Step 3: Fry Fritters

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly.

  3. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

  4. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Serve

Serve hot with yogurt dip, garlic sauce, ketchup, or mint chutney.

🧠 Chef’s Notes

  • Removing moisture from zucchini is the key to crispy fritters.

  • Batter should be thick — not watery.

  • You can bake or air-fry for a healthier version.

⭐ Pro Tips for Extra Crispiness

  • Use cornflour or rice flour instead of wheat flour.

  • Add 1 tablespoon semolina (suji) for crunch.

  • Fry in medium-hot oil, not low heat.

  • Do not overcrowd the pan.

🔄 Variations

  • Cheese Lover’s: Add mozzarella or cheddar.

  • Spicy: Add chopped green chilies.

  • Healthy: Use oat flour or chickpea flour.

  • Vegan: Replace egg with 2 tablespoons chickpea flour + water.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

  • Calories: 170 kcal

  • Protein: 6 g

  • Carbohydrates: 18 g

  • Fat: 9 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

  • Vitamin C: 30% DV

  • Calcium: 10% DV

(Values are approximate and depend on ingredients used.)

💚 Health Benefits

  • 🥒 High in fiber – supports digestion

  • ❤️ Low in calories – supports weight management

  • 🦴 Calcium-rich – supports bone health

  • 🛡️ Rich in antioxidants – boosts immunity

  • 🩺 Good for heart health

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1: Why are my fritters soggy?

👉 Zucchini contains lots of water. Always squeeze excess moisture thoroughly.

Q2: Can I bake instead of fry?

👉 Yes! Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Q3: Can I freeze zucchini fritters?

👉 Yes. Freeze cooked fritters for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven or air fryer.

Q4: Which dipping sauce goes best?

👉 Yogurt garlic dip, tzatziki, chili sauce, mint chutney, or ketchup.

Q5: Can I make gluten-free fritters?

👉 Yes! Use rice flour, chickpea flour, or cornflour.

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