Best 8 Zippy Zucchini Fritters Recipes

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Zucchini fritters, a golden-brown delight, have been a culinary staple for generations. They are an excellent way to use up an abundance of zucchini, a summer squash known for its versatility and mild flavor. Their crispy exterior and tender interior, combined with a burst of flavor from herbs and spices, make them a favorite among food enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, a hearty side dish, or a vegetarian main course, zippy zucchini fritters are the perfect choice. With their endless variations and customizable ingredients, they offer a culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds and brings joy to every meal. Discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate zippy zucchini fritter and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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These fritters are unbelievably easy to make, low in calories, and the perfect way to sneak in some veggies!

Provided by Amy Gonzalez

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds zucchini, grated
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini and salt together in a large colander and place in sink to drain for 10 minutes.
  • Put zucchini in the middle of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze to drain as much moisture from zucchini as possible.
  • Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Scoop batter by the tablespoon into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 792.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI



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This will help take care of the zucchini that seem to multiply overnight! Even the kids enjoy this one!

Provided by Susan Sunderman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 zucchinis, thinly sliced
1 cup buttermilk baking mix
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine zucchini, buttermilk baking mix, onion, parmesan cheese, salt, oil, eggs. Spread lightly into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 131.3 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 960.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Grate 2 small zucchini into a colander in the sink; toss with 2 teaspoons salt and let sit 10 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid. Mix with 4 minced scallions, 1/4 cup each chopped parsley and dill, 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup grated parmesan and 1/4 cup flour. Pan-fry spoonfuls of the mixture in olive oil, flattening with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1 1/2 tablespoon chopped dill
1 large scallion, white and green parts sliced thinly on the bias
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Zest of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, roughly chopped
1 egg
3 tablespoons flour
Canola oil for frying
Greek yogurt
Picked dill, to garnish
Additional lemon zest, to garnish

Steps:

  • Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a grater onto a clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle with the salt. Let stand while you prepare the other ingredients. Wring as much liquid out of the zucchini as possible, discarding liquid.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, mint, dill, scallion, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and feta. Stir in the egg and flour and mix until well combined.
  • Heat enough canola oil in a pan over medium high heat to come halfway up the sides of the fritters. Form fritters, using 1/4 cup measure, and place gently into the hot oil. Fry, turning once, until the fritters are golden brown on each side, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels for a minute. Plate and garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt, the picked dill and lemon zest.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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Pan-fried zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot cakes, with golden crispy edges and tender insides. These make great dippers for toddlers to adults. You would never know that these nutritious fritters amount to eating your vegetables.

Provided by MooShell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded yellow squash
1 cup shredded carrots
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup corn muffin mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots with salt in a colander and drain for 15 minutes. Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Combine corn muffin mix, baking powder, and paprika in a bowl. Stir in vegetables and eggs until well mixed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, tilting skillet to spread oil evenly. Drop tablespoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot oil, flattening each dollop with the back of a spoon. Pan-fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1029.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

ZUCCHINI-CORNBREAD FRITTERS



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together first seven ingredients. In a deep-fat fryer or skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into skillet. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST ZUCCHINI FRITTERS EVER



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This recipe was given to me after smelling them cooking in my neighbor's kitchen while working in the garden. Zucchini is mixed with onion and cheese into some heavenly fritters. I look forward to making them every summer, all summer! You will too!!!

Provided by JEWELLS733

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large zucchini, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste
1 pinch dried parsley
¼ cup vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini, onion, eggs, Romano cheese, milk, and flour. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon of shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop 1/4 cupfuls of the batter into the skillet, and flatten slightly with the back of a spatula. Turn fritters over when the center appears dry. Cook on the other side until golden brown. Set aside and keep warm. Add more shortening to skillet as needed, and continue with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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The fresh herbs give these tiny zucchini fritters a beautiful earthiness. Serve them as an appetizer, for brunch, or as a light lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each), trimmed
1 medium onion
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (1 ounce)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
Plain yogurt and apricot jam, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel or press in a ricer. Repeat with onion.
  • Mix together zucchini, onion, cheese, flour, and herbs. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in eggs just before frying.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, coat skillet with 1 to 2 tablespoons oil. Scoop mounds (2 tablespoons each) of the zucchini mixture into skillet; flatten slightly using a spatula. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer fritters to paper-towel-lined plates to drain. Serve with dollops of plain yogurt and apricot jam.

Tips:

  • Grate the zucchini with the large holes of a box grater. This will help to create a fritter that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Squeeze out as much excess moisture from the zucchini as possible. This will help to prevent the fritters from becoming soggy.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal in the batter. This will help to create a fritter that is crispy and flavorful.
  • Add some shredded cheese to the batter. This will help to add flavor and richness to the fritters.
  • Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Zippy Zucchini Fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for using up leftover zucchini and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try.

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