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My family cannot resist these crispy zucchini fritters. We love them for a savory brunch or a veggie-packed side dish. They cook in under 15 minutes.
Looking for more delicious zucchini recipes? Try my air fryer zucchini, or stuffed zucchini boats.
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I love zucchini season, and I’m fortunate that my family grows them year-round. While they are a popular addition to tons of my sweet recipes (yes, seriously), I love to use them to whip up my family’s favorite zucchini fritter recipe.
Why I love this recipe
- Easy to make. These crisp patties are super easy to make and perfect for a first-time cook or a seasoned chef.
- Takes just 15 minutes. And that includes the prep work!
- Versatile. These don’t need to be the star attraction of your meal. Make them a fun pre-dinner appetizer or a fun savory snack. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and it’s divine. I sometimes serve them as a veggie side dish for my family with some chicken and salad.
Key Ingredients
- Zucchini. Choose firm and tender zucchini. Also, keep the peels intact because they add to the overall texture and color of the final dish.
- Egg. Acts as the binder that holds the fritters together and gives them structure.
- Almond flour. I decided to use almond flour in this recipe because it’s healthier than white flour, and it makes this recipe gluten-free. The flour bulks up the fritters and helps them form the ideal texture with the zucchini.
- Baking powder. This is a raising agent that is key to making these fritters feel light and fluffy.
- Salt and pepper. To taste.
- Flavorings. Garlic powder, onion powder, parmesan cheese, green onions, and scallions for extra flavor.
- Olive oil. To pan-fry the fritters.
How to make zucchini fritters
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prepare the zucchini. Grate zucchini into a large bowl using a box grater. Sprinkle over half the salt and mix it through. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Squeeze out the liquid. Squeeze as much liquid out of the zucchini as possible, either using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
Make the Batter. Mix the shredded zucchini with the scallions, egg, pepper, almond flour, baking powder, and parmesan cheese. Mix together into a batter.
Fry the fritters. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Place spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the pan and shape into discs. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Get out all the extra liquid. Never skip the first step for this recipe! Getting the liquid out is very important, or your fritters will end up soggy and may even fall apart.
- Make them crispy. Make sure you fry them for long enough on each side so they are golden and crispy. It’s very hard to overcook these fritters, so don’t be shy to get that crunch!
- Use a food processor. If you don’t want to use a grater, add the zucchini to a food processor and pulse several times.
More vegetarian favorites to try
Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon salt divided
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Finely grate the zucchini into a mixing bowl. Add half the salt and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out all the excess moisture from the zucchini.
- Add the scallions, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, and parmesan cheese, and mix well.
- Add oil to a non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Once hot, add spoonfuls of the batter to it, pressing down into a disc shape. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Place the zucchini fritters on a wire rack to soak up excess oil.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published June 2023, updated and republished December 2024
These are delicious and I love that they are gluten free. The almond flour gives them a really nice texture. I served them with Greek Yogurt Ranch dip and they were a perfect side dish!
Soooo tasty, especially with a tzatizi sauce.
I would put inside some more spices. Would it change the structure?
These are the best zucchini fritters. I actually like them cold!!
I thought I was the only one haha!
simplicity at it’s best
Delicious, one word is all that is needed.
These are good. I add in sweet corn from fresh corn on the cob.
Love the dish very good
So good! I swapped out flour for flax meal and didn’t have any onions but still sooo good!
These are awesome tasting
Excellent! Easy and tasty.
they sound great i know what ill be having foe tea tomorrow night I love zucchine
Sounds yummy & healthy
How much zucchini measured in cups? zucchini comes in many sizes.
About 4 cups.