Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Green Onions Recipe
Delicious and crispy zucchini fritters made with fresh zucchini, green onions, and a simple batter. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal served with sour cream for a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 fritters (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Mixture
- 2 lb zucchini (about 2 large or 5 medium), grated
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Batter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Cooking & Serving
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Sour cream, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of the sea salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out the moisture.
- Drain the zucchini: After 10 minutes, use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini. This step is critical to ensure your fritters are crispy.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, eggs, chopped green onions, flour, baking powder, ground black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Stir until well mixed into a thick batter.
- Heat the skillet: Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot skillet, flattening them gently with the back of the spoon to form small patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top or on the side.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much water from the zucchini as possible to avoid soggy fritters.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- The baking powder helps create a lighter, fluffier texture.
- These fritters can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F/90°C) while cooking batches.
- Leftover fritters can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture retention.
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