Classic Vegetable Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Classic Vegetable Fritters are the perfect way to showcase fresh, colorful produce. Made with grated zucchini, carrot, and onion, these fritters combine wholesome vegetables with a well-spiced batter featuring cumin for a gentle warmth. The preparation is quick and simple, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, and the cooking process yields irresistibly crunchy fritters in under half an hour. Perfect for a light lunch, snack, or appetizer, they’re best served warm and paired with your favorite dipping sauce for added zest. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian recipe, kid-friendly dish, or creative way to use up extra veggies, these fritters check all the boxes for deliciousness and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium carrot
- 0.5 medium yellow onion
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Begin by grating the zucchini and carrot into a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the yellow onion and add it to the bowl with the grated vegetables.
Sprinkle some salt over the vegetables, mix well, and let sit for about 5 minutes. This will help draw out excess moisture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and add it to the dry ingredients along with the milk. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Gently squeeze the grated vegetables to remove any excess liquid, then add them and the chopped parsley to the batter. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter into the skillet, flattening gently with the back of the spoon.
Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan and work in batches if necessary.
Remove cooked fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve warm and enjoy your crispy vegetable fritters with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3671 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 981 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
