Description
Golden, crispy zucchini fritter stacks layered with creamy toppings—perfect as an appetizer or light lunch that bursts with fresh, savory flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Zucchini Fritters
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Garlic-Lemon Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Toss the grated zucchini with salt in a large bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out the moisture. After resting, wrap the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible, which helps ensure the fritters turn out crispy rather than soggy.
- Mix the Batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan, chopped green onions, and black pepper. Add the well-drained zucchini and stir until the mixture becomes a thick batter. This step ensures the vegetables and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout each fritter.
- Fry the Fritters: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Using a spoon, drop portions of the batter into the pan, spacing them so they’re not crowded. Flatten each dollop slightly with a spatula. Fry for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until the fritters are golden brown and crisp. Remove them from the pan and set on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Make the Aioli: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well mixed. This tangy aioli will add a creamy, garlicky finish to the dish.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the fritters in pairs or small towers on serving plates. Spoon a generous dollop of the garlic-lemon aioli on top of each stack. Serve immediately, while the fritters are hot and crisp, for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini for extra-crispy fritters.
- If you like heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne to the batter.
- Feel free to substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- These fritters pair beautifully with fresh herbs like dill or parsley sprinkled on top.
- Leftover fritters can be reheated in a toaster oven or skillet for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg