Description
Delicious zucchini fritters that are quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or dill)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and toss it with 1 teaspoon of salt in a colander. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to release excess water.
- Squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible.
- In a bowl, beat the egg and add the squeezed zucchini, feta (if using), red onion, garlic, oregano, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until you have a thick, cohesive batter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan and flatten them gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead options and variations like adding cheese or spices for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg