Description
These simple homemade zucchini and yellow squash fritters are a crispy and flavorful way to enjoy fresh summer vegetables. Made with shredded zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and cheese, these fritters are easy to whip up and perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
Zucchini and Squash Fritters:
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded
- 2 small yellow squash, shredded (or 1 large yellow squash)
- 1 small sweet onion, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp canola oil or other frying oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare and Drain the Squash and Zucchini
Remove any seeds from the shredded zucchini and yellow squash. Coarsely grate both vegetables, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sit to draw out excess moisture.
- Step 2: Mix Vegetables with Aromatics and Cheese
Add onion, cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper to the drained vegetables. Mix well.
- Step 3: Combine with Flour and Baking Powder
Whisk flour and baking powder, then mix with the vegetable mixture until combined.
- Step 4: Fry the Fritters
Heat oil, drop batter in small handfuls, flatten, fry until golden on both sides.
- Step 5: Serve the Fritters
Serve warm fritters with sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out excess moisture from the vegetables for crispy fritters.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before adding the egg.
- For extra crispiness, ensure the pan is hot enough before frying each batch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini fritters, yellow squash, appetizer, vegetarian, summer vegetables
