Summer Harvest Zucchini Fritters
Summer Harvest Zucchini Fritters
A classic American comfort food, these crispy zucchini fritters are perfect for a summer evening dinner. Made with fresh zucchinis, onions, and cheese, they're a crowd-pleaser, and the best part is that they're incredibly easy to make!
š Ingredients
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Onion
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
šØāš³ Instructions
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Step 1: In a large bowl, grate the zucchinis using a box grater.
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Step 2: Add the grated zucchinis to a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
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Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the grated zucchinis and mix until just combined.
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Step 5: Divide the mixture into 8-10 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
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Step 6: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Step 7: When the oil is hot, add a few of the patties to the skillet (do not overcrowd).
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Step 8: Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Step 9: Remove the patties from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Step 10: Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
š” Pro Tips
To get the best texture out of your fritters, make sure to squeeze out as much liquid from the grated zucchinis as possible. Also, do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the fritters, cook them in batches if necessary. Finally, serve the fritters hot and enjoy!