Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Zucchini Fritters

delicious fritters in less than half an hour

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

185.4
Calories
12g
Fat
11.4g
Carbohydrate
8.6g
Protein
101.9mg
Cholesterol
728.9mg
Sodium
Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Recipe Description

I don’t know about you, but I love to experiment in the kitchen and these Crispy Zucchini Fritters are the result of a recent successful kitchen experiment! In my book, the best (and only) way to cook fritters is to make them nice and crispy on the outside. Vegetable fritters are a really great way to sneak more veggies into your diet.

Start these fritters by draining the excess liquid from the zucchini. To do this, I place the zucchini in a colander. Then I sprinkle it with salt and let it drain for a few minutes before squeezing out the excess water by wrapping it in a tea towel. Then I mix all the fritter ingredients together in a bowl and fry them in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown.

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Drain the zucchini

    5 min
    Step 1 - Crispy Zucchini Fritters

    Put the grated zucchini in a colander over a sink or bowl. Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and mix well. Leave to drain before wrapping it in a clean dish towel and squeezing out the excess.

  2. 2

    Mix zucchini, flour, cheese, garlic and egg

    2 min
    Step 2 - Crispy Zucchini FrittersStep 2 - Crispy Zucchini Fritters

    Mix the zucchini, flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic and egg together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil

    2 min
    Step 3 - Crispy Zucchini Fritters

    In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook the fritters

    20 min
    Step 4 - Crispy Zucchini FrittersStep 4 - Crispy Zucchini Fritters

    When the oil is hot, drop a tablespoon of batter in for each fritter. Flatten with a spatula. Cook for about 2 minutes until the underside is crispy and golden brown. Turn and do the same for the other side.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Crispy Zucchini Fritters

    Serve these fritters immediately as they are or you could top with some sour cream if you have any.

These Crispy Zucchini Fritters are super easy to make and they taste amazing. Make a batch soon and come back to leave a comment to let me know how you get on!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

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5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Xara
February 23, 2025
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I'm so greatful for this recipe. I made these Crispy Zucchini Fritters for my kids, and they loved them. It's a great way to add more veggies to their diet. Proud to say my experimental cooking paid off. Will make again for sure.

Fiona Miller
February 8, 2025
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I made these Crispy Zucchini Fritters last weekend for my family, and they vanished in minutes. The kids loved helping squeeze out the water. They're so simple and delicious—definitely a repeat in our kitchen!

Val
November 19, 2024
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Superb! These fritters are so simple and delicious. I remember making them for my friend's visit last week; we both enjoyed them! Crisp on the outside and soft inside - a perfect snack!

Yasmina
September 21, 2024
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Superb fritters recipe

ZestyBaker
August 25, 2023
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OMG, these Crispy Zucchini Fritters are a total hit! Made 'em last week for the fam, and they gobbled 'em up! So crunchy and delish! Will make again for sure!

Hannah
July 31, 2023
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These Crispy Zucchini Fritters are superb! I made them while hosting friends for dinner, and they were a hit. The crispy texture is pure perfection. Can't believe how easy and delicious they are!

Kyle Anderson
July 12, 2023
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Wow! Just made these fritters, and they are killer! Crispy on the outside and so delish. I made them for a chill hangout, and my friends couldn't get enough. Zucchini never tasted this good, trust me!

Becky Smith
December 15, 2022
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These Crispy Zucchini Fritters are a game changer! I made 'em for my mates last weekend and they went down a storm. Seriously, so easy to whip up and super crunchy. I reckon they’re the perfect way to sneak in some greens while having a laugh. Will defo make again!

Cuore
November 14, 2022
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Fritters deliziosi, li ho preparati per la mia festa! Tutti li hanno adorati e chiesto la ricetta. Grazie mille per questa idea facile e gustosa!

Quinn
October 26, 2022
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Super easy and delicious!

Xena Anderson
October 22, 2022
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Wow! These Crispy Zucchini Fritters were a fantastic hit at my family dinner. I whipped them up after my kids asked for something new and they gobbled them up in no time. Such an easy way to get veggies in their diet! Absolutely amazing!

Jenna
October 17, 2022
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Super easy and delish! Made these fritters for my fam on a busy night. They loved it, even my picky eater! Definetly gonna make again for that crispy crunch.

Olive
July 29, 2022
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Yum!

Katie
May 13, 2022
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Omg, these fritters are super crispy and delish! Our kids couldn't get enough!

Yara
October 10, 2021
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