Easy Zucchini Fritters

Crisp, cheesy zucchini fritters are filled with delightfully savory flavors that get top marks from our community of home cooks. Learn how to make this down-home appetizer dish that's fast, filling, and family-friendly.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients for Zucchini Fritters

There aren't too many ingredients for this recipe, and most of them are probably already in your kitchen. If not, here's what to add to your grocery list:

• Zucchini: This recipe obviously starts with plenty of fresh zucchini.
• Flour: Any all-purpose flour will work.
• Cheese: Use Parmesan for this recipe, or a similar hard cheese like pecorino.
• Eggs: If you aren't changing the size of the recipe, you only need a single egg. It helps bind the zucchini together.
• Garlic: A couple gloves of garlic will bring great flavor, but feel free to adjust to fit your tastes.
• Oil: Olive oil will work best for this recipe, but vegetable oil will achieve the same result.
• Salt and pepper: Salt is used at two different steps in the recipe to remove moisture from the zucchini and add flavor.
  

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Make this mouthwatering zucchini fritter recipe the star of your next brunch, breakfast, or potluck. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:

Toss the zucchini with salt and let drain. Squeeze out the excess juice with a cheesecloth, mix the zucchini with the remaining ingredients, then cook the fritters in oil until fried on both sides.

What to Serve With Zucchini Fritters

Pair these summertime bites with a zesty dip, sour cream, or salad for the perfect meal. Seafood dishes are great meals to serve with zucchini fritters. Here are some suggestions:

• Creamy Dill Dip
• Amy's Cilantro Cream Sauce
• Shrimp Creole
• Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce

Why Are My Zucchini Fritters Soggy?

There are a few reasons zucchini fritters aren't coming out as crispy as you'd like. Here are a few reasons why:

• The zucchini may still have too much moisture after straining. Always try to remove as much moisture from the zucchini before frying. You can even pat the shredded zucchini with a paper towel after straining.
• Your oil may not be hot enough. In order to get the crispy texture that makes fritters so special, your oil needs to be hot. It should take about two minutes on each side to fry the fritters to golden-brown perfection.
• Your pan may be overcrowded, When you add ingredients to a pan of hot oil, the ingredients will drop the temperature of the oil. To avoid this, fry the fritters in batches.

How to Store Zucchini Fritters

To refrigerate zucchini fritters, simply place them in an airtight container separated by parchment paper to avoid sticking.

Can You Freeze Zucchini Fritters?

Yes! To freeze, place the fritters on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for two to three hours before transferring them to a heavy-duty zip-top bag. Reheat on the stovetop until thoroughly warmed.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This was delicious," raves reviewer Sharon. "I added one grated carrot and one-half teaspoon of baking powder so they would puff a little. Yummy with sour cream or on a sandwich with a slice of tomato!"

"I love this recipe," says Mary. "I add some thin slices of onion, celery, and peppers to give more of a kick. Sometimes I use cheddar or another cheese instead. Simple and easy."

"Just added a few Italian bread crumbs for good measure and I let my zucchini drain for a couple of hours....watery little things!" says home cook MEbest.

Editorial contributions by Rai Mincey