Zucchini Parmesan Cheese Fritters

Do you love Fritters? You are going to love these Zucchini Parmesan Cheese Fritters. 

These fritters not only taste good but are a healthier twist on an unhealthy fritter recipe.

What to Serve with Fritters:

These fritters are so good as a side dish for almost anything. I like to serve these with

• Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
• Crock-Pot Whole Roasted Chicken with Summer Vegetables
• Chicken Caprese
• Slow Cooker Shepherds Pie
• Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Additional Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients:

3 large zucchini (finely grated)

½ tsp salt

1 large egg

5 Tbsp all-purpose flour

4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

¼ tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Canola oil (for frying)

Topping:

1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)

1 pinch salt

¼ C sour cream

Instructions:

Step 1. Place the grated zucchini in a large bowl.

Step 2. Add salt. Stir to combine.

Step 3. Set the bowl aside for about 10 minutes.

Step 4. Transfer the zucchini to a clean dish towel.

Step 5. Squeeze the liquid from the grated zucchini.

Step 6. In a large bowl stir the egg, then add the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Step 7. Whisk to combine.

Step 8. Add in the zucchini.

Step 9. Stir to mix well.

Step 10. Add the oil to a medium skillet, heat to medium-high temperature.

Step 11. Using a tablespoon slowly add the zucchini mixture to the hot skillet.

Step 12. Cook the zucchini fritters until golden brown or about 5 minutes.

Step 13. Remove carefully from the skillet.

Step 14. Place on a serving plate.

Step 15. Top with Parmesan cheese and salt.

Step 16. Garnish with sour cream.

Enjoy!

SO GOOD!

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Zucchini Parmesan Cheese Fritters

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 10

4.25 from 4 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 3 large zucchini, finely grated
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Canola oil, for frying

Topping:

• 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ C sour cream

Follow Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Instructions

• Place the grated zucchini in a large bowl.
• Add salt.
• Stir to combine.
• Set the bowl aside for about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the zucchini to a clean dish towel.
• Squeeze the liquid from the grated zucchini.
• In a large bowl stir the egg, then add the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk to combine.
• Add in the zucchini.
• Stir to mix well.
• Add the oil in a medium skillet, heat to medium-high temperature.
• Using a tablespoon slowly add the zucchini mixture to the hot skillet.
• Cook the zucchini fritters until golden brown or about 5 minutes.
• Remove carefully from the skillet.
• Place on a serving plate.
• Top with Parmesan cheese and salt.
• Garnish with sour cream.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

Author: Laura

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