Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day!
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time::10 mins
Total Time::35 mins
Servings::10
Yield::10 fritters
Ingredients
3 large zucchini, finely grated
½ teaspoon salt
Batter:
1 large egg
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
oil for frying
Toppings:
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 pinch salt
¼ cup sour cream, for topping
Directions
Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.
Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.
Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.
veggiecravings From the Editor
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.