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Spicy Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Enjoy your next batch of zucchini in the form of a fritter! Made with simple ingredients, spicy zucchini fritters come together in 25 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch main dish, dinner side or even an appetizer.
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Course: sides
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini shredded and patted dry
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha for topping

Instructions

  • Place grated zucchini in a bowl and toss with the salt. Let sit 5 minutes. Add eggs, flour, cayenne peppers and cheeses. Mix well.
    2 cups zucchini, 1 tsp sea salt, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the zucchini mixture and add to the pan, pressing down with a spatula. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
    3 tbsp olive oil
  • Serve immediately. Drizzle with sriracha!
    2 tbsp Sriracha

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Notes

  • Because bacon makes everything yummy, fry 3 slices of bacon, chop it finely and add it to the zucchini batter prior to frying.
  • A teaspoon of dill weed with the batter adds a delicious flavor that complements the cheese.
  • Aioli sauce is a delicious dipping sauce for these zucchini fritters.
  • Salting the zucchini helps to pull moisture out of it, so don't skip this step in the beginning. Let the zucchini sit with the salt will prevent the fritters from being too watery or mushy.
  • Make these gluten-free by replacing the flour with almond flour!
  • Toss Feta cheese crumbles over the top, just before serving, for an extra punch of deliciousness.
  • Replace half of the grated zucchini with grated carrots, sweet potatoes or corn kernels to change up the flavors!

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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