11 Zucchini fritters recipes – the perfect summer meal

Summer is the perfect time for eating veggies and summer fruits. Summer salads are the most preferred meal and understandably so. Light, fresh meals help combat the high temperatures and hot weather. One of the most preferred vegetables during the summer season is definitely the zucchini. Light, easy to prepare and very healthy, this veggie can be a part of so many different meals. Today, we are going to focus on one particular meal, which can be used as an appetizer as well as a full dinner – the zucchini fritters. What’s more, we have prepared a few different recipes you should definitely try!

Delicious zucchini fritters recipes you have to try

Zucchini fritters recipe #1

Ingredients:

• 4 zucchini
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• sunflower oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, toss with the salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and transfer into a bowl.
2. Add the eggs, shallot, flour, baking powder, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Heat sunflower oil in a saucepan. Add a spoonful of the batter and flatten. Cook until golden brown for about 2-3 minutes, then flip over for about 3 more minutes.
4. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Source: Bojon Gourmet

Yogurt sauce is definitely the best dip for zucchini

Chorizo and manchego fritters recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs zucchini
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup manchego cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup chorizo, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and transfer to a bowl.
2. Mix in the flour, egg, garlic, black pepper, chorizo and cheese.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add a spoonfull of the zucchini batter. Cook until golden brown for about 2 minutes, flip over and cook additional 2 minutes.

Source: The Candid Appetite

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Baked zucchini fritters recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini
• 1 1/4 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp chives, chopped
• 2 tbsp dill, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and transfer to a bowl.
3. Mix in the rest of the ingredients.
4. Take a spoonful of the mixture and roll into a ball. Pat down to make them thinner and transfer onto a paper lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Source: Healthy Fitness Meals

Super crispy recipe

Crispy fritters

Ingredients:

• 1lb zucchini
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.
2. Beat the egg and add it to the zucchini. Add the flour and salt and mix well. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a pan to a high temperature. Add a spoonful of the batter, flatten them and cook for about 4 minutes on each side.

Source: The Spruce Eats

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Easy to make fritters

Ingredients:

• 1lb zucchini
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of black pepper
• 4 tbsp olive oil, separated

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.
2. In a bowl mix the egg, onions, parmesan, garlic and zucchini.
3. Scatter over flour and baking powder. Add a pinch of pepper and mix well.
4. Heat the oil iin a pan and add a spoonful of the batter, flatten and cook for about 3 minutes on each side.

Source: Recipe Tin Eats

These are just so delicious

Easy zucchini fritters recipe

Ingredients:

• vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the milk and egg.
2. Mix the dry ingredients and add to the milk and egg. Add the zucchini and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and add a spoonful of the batter. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side.

Source: Taste Of Home

Time for something gluten-free

Gluten-free fritters recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2lbs zucchini
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.
2. In a bowl mix the zucchini, shallot, eggs, goat cheese, almond flour and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and add a spoonful of the batter and flatten. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side.

Source: Downshiftology

You can use zucchini as a delicious appetizer

Feta cheese and dill fritters

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Then, add the zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic and black pepper. Then, add the flour and baking powder and mix thoroughly.
3. In a skillet heat the olive oil and add a spoonful of the mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side.

Source: Once Upon a Chef

Incorporate some summer corn into your zucchini recipes

Fritters recipe with zucchini and corn

Ingredients:

• 3 zucchini
• 2 ears of corn
• 1 tsp butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 1 egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
2. In a saucepan melt the butter. Slice the kernels off the ears of corn and add to the sauce pan. Cook for about 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl mix the zucchini and corn. Then, add the flour, egg, pecorino romano, lemon zest and juice, garlic and salt.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Take some of the batter and roll it into a ball, then press flat. Add to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side.

Source: The Kittchen

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Mediterranean-style zucchini fritters recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini
• 1 onion, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and parmesan. Then, add the milk, egg, pepper and cumin. Finally, add the zucchini and mix well.
3. Heat olive oil in a pand and add a spoonful of the batter and flatte. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side.

Source: The Modern Proper

Ready for something vegan

Vegan fritters recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 zucchini, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.
2. In a bowl mix the zucchini with flour, yeast, baking powder, garlic and onions. Then, mix in the melted butter.
3. Heat the oil into a skillet. Add a spoonful of the batter into the oil and flatten. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side.

Source: Loving It Vegan

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