This recipe for Zucchini Fritters is so easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. The fritters are loaded with grated zucchini in an egg mixture with parmesan, ham and shredded cheese. These savory fritters are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
If you like zucchini recipe for breakfast, try our Stuffed Zucchini Pancakes!
zucchini fritters-
how to make zucchini fritters-
- Grate zucchini. Squeeze zucchini to remove liquids from zucchini. You can use your hands or we like this fine sieve.
- Beat eggs and add to grated zucchini.
- Add the minced garlic, ham, Parmesan cheese, sriracha, and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour.
- Cook fritters.
- This recipe will yield about 18 medium patties.
TIP: If you like spicy foods, add more Sriracha (or any other hot sauce), to taste. The indicated amount isn’t overpowering, just gives the fritters a slight kick.
what kind of cheese do you use for zucchini fritters?
For zucchini fritters, you can use your favorite cheese or whatever you have on hand. Mexican cheese, four cheese or Colby Jack cheese may all be used. A combination of mozzarella with mild cheddar will also work great.
how to cook zucchini pancakes?
Heat oil in a large skillet over med/high heat. Add zucchini mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes and with a spatula quickly flip the fritters.
TIP: Best way to keep the zucchini pancakes uniform in size is to use a measuring cup, I used a 1/4 cup.
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Try these other ZUCCHINI recipes:
- Fried Zucchini Recipe – Simple zucchini appetizer recipe.
- Banana Zucchini Cake Bars – Delicious sweet cake bars with banana and zucchini.
- Zucchini Spread – Creamy spread with zucchini and vegetables.
Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Ingredients
fritters-
- 3 cups grated zucchini, liquid removed
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped ham
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese**
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Sriracha or hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp oil, frying
dipping-
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp whole milk
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- dash salt and pepper
Instructions
- Strain liquid out of grated zucchini using a sieve or a cheesecloth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in zucchini, eggs, garlic, ham, cheese, hot sauce, and salt. Mix together before adding in flour and stirring together.
- Heat oil on a large skillet. Pour the batter into the pan to create small fritters.
- Wait until the bottom of the fritters get golden brown and crispy before flipping. Wait a couple of minutes for the other side to get golden and crispy.
- Once done, remove fritters from the pan and finish cooking the batter.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, milk, garlic, lemon juice, and seasoning.
- Top fritters with sour cream dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a ¼ measuring cup to portion out even fritters.
- Store leftover fritters in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftover fritters on a skillet or in the air fryer.