Zucchini Fritters Recipe – Crispy, Easy & Delicious

Introduction

These Zucchini Fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh zucchini and green onions. They make a delicious appetizer, light lunch, snack, or easy side dish.

The secret to perfectly golden fritters is removing as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini before mixing the batter. Serve them warm with a generous dollop of sour cream for a simple and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds zucchini, about 2 large or 5 medium
• 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Olive oil, for sautéing
• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Zucchini

Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. Grate using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor.

Place the grated zucchini in a large bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture.

2. Remove the Excess Water

After 10 minutes, squeeze the zucchini tightly in handfuls over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible.

For best results, use cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. You should have approximately 3½ to 4 cups of squeezed zucchini.

Transfer the drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.

3. Add the Eggs and Green Onions

Add the lightly beaten eggs and chopped green onions to the zucchini. Stir until combined.

4. Make the Fritter Mixture

In a separate small bowl, combine:

• ¾ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Remaining ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Add the flour mixture to the zucchini mixture and stir until everything is well combined.

5. Cook the Fritters

Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Once the oil is hot, drop the zucchini mixture into the skillet using a heaping tablespoon for each fritter. Gently flatten the tops to create small pancake-shaped patties.

Cook for 3–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Reduce the heat if they brown too quickly.

Add more olive oil between batches as needed.

6. Serve

Serve the zucchini fritters warm with a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion

These Zucchini Fritters are an easy and flavorful way to turn fresh zucchini into a crispy, golden dish everyone will enjoy. With simple ingredients and a quick stovetop cooking method, they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, appetizers, or as a tasty side dish.