When zucchini season arrives, fritters are one of the easiest ways to turn an abundance of fresh zucchini into something everyone wants to eat.
The secret to crispy zucchini fritters isn’t adding more flour. It’s removing as much liquid from the zucchini as possible before cooking.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh herbs, optional
Instructions
Coarsely grate the zucchini using a box grater.
Transfer the zucchini to a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
Allow it to rest for 10 minutes. The salt will begin drawing moisture out of the zucchini.
Place the grated zucchini into a clean kitchen towel.
Twist the towel tightly and squeeze repeatedly until as much liquid as possible has been removed.
Transfer the dry zucchini to a bowl.
Add eggs, flour, Parmesan, green onions, garlic and black pepper.
Mix until everything is evenly combined.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Scoop approximately ¼ cup of zucchini mixture into the pan for each fritter.
Flatten gently with a spatula.
Cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
For the sauce, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
Serve the fritters warm with the cool yogurt sauce.
Tips for Extra Crispy Fritters
Don’t skip squeezing the zucchini.
Don’t overcrowd your skillet because too many fritters can lower the pan temperature.
Keep cooked fritters uncovered until serving. Covering them traps steam and softens the crust.
FAQ
Why are my zucchini fritters soggy?
Excess moisture is almost always responsible. Squeeze the grated zucchini extremely well.
Can I make zucchini fritters in an air fryer?
Yes. Spray them lightly with oil and air fry at approximately 375°F until golden, flipping halfway through.
Can zucchini fritters be frozen?
Yes. Freeze cooked fritters in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer bag.
Reheat directly from frozen in an oven or air fryer.
