Description
These golden zucchini fritters are a perfect blend of crispy edges and soft centers. Quick and easy to make, these fritters are packed with flavor and perfect for a light snack or a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs zucchini
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 tablespoon dried chives
- pinch of cayenne
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim zucchini. Grate it with the large holes on a box grater into a medium-sized bowl.
- Sprinkle the grated zucchini with sea salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- While the zucchini drains, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- After 10 minutes, squeeze out as much water as possible from the zucchini using your hands or a towel in a colander or using cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, minced garlic, dried chives, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the drained zucchini and flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Heat 3-4 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot skillet, careful not to overcrowd the pan, work in batches.
- Cook each fritter for 3 – 5 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 3644.4 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 82.7 g
- Fiber: 4.2 g
- Protein: 24.2 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg