These zucchini fritters are a delicious and healthy option to enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. The shredded zucchini gives them a crispy and juicy texture, while the other ingredients enhance the flavor. Enjoy these tasty zucchini fritters at your next meal!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour (wheat flour, almond flour, or any other flour of your choice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Grate the zucchini using your medium or large grater plate. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the excess liquid to drain. Then, gently
- squeeze the grated zucchini to remove the liquid.
Grate the onion and Parmesan cheese on your grater plate as well. - In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, grated onion, eggs, flour, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients well until you have a smooth batter.
- Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Using a spoon, take portions of the batter and place them in the hot skillet, pressing lightly to form pancakes. Cook the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the zucchini fritters from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- Repeat the process until all the batter is used.
- Serve the zucchini fritters hot; you can accompany them with yogurt sauce, tomato sauce, or any sauce of your choice.
The number of pancakes you get from this recipe may vary depending on the size you want to make. However, as a guideline, the recipe should yield approximately 10-12 medium-sized pancakes. Remember to adjust the amount of batter used per pancake according to your personal preference. Enjoy your zucchini pancakes!
