French Zucchini Fritters
Crispy, golden, and brimming with fresh flavors, these French Zucchini Fritters are a delightful way to elevate a humble ingredient into a gourmet treat. Made with freshly grated zucchini, aromatic parsley, chives, and minced garlic, these fritters are bound together with Parmesan cheese and a light, fluffy batter. A touch of baking powder ensures a perfect texture, while a quick pan-fry in olive oil achieves that irresistible crunch. Whether served with cooling crème fraîche, a zesty squeeze of lemon, or a garnish of fresh herbs, these fritters are as versatile as they are delicious—perfect for a quick appetizer, snack, or side dish. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy recipe combines French-inspired sophistication with everyday simplicity, making it a must-try for zucchini lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 60 milliliters whole milk
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 10 grams fresh chives
- 1 large garlic clove
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and grate them using a coarse grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, twist it tightly, and squeeze out as much water as possible. This step is crucial to prevent soggy fritters.
Finely chop the parsley and chives. Mince the garlic clove.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped parsley, chives, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to evenly coat the zucchini in the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined. Pour the wet mixture into the zucchini mixture and gently mix until a thick batter forms.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter per fritter into the pan, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon to form round patties.
Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning. Cook in batches, adding more olive oil to the pan as necessary.
Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve these French zucchini fritters warm with a dollop of crème fraîche, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 7558 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
