Zucchini-Parmesan Fritters

This easy recipe for zucchini fritters with Parmesan cheese makes a batch of bite-sized crispy fritters that are delicious any time of the day!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 pinch salt
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ground black pepper to taste
• oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 3 large zucchini, finely grated
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup sour cream, for topping

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.

Step 3

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.