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Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fritters Recipe Easy Homemade Zesty Lemon Flavor

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These crispy zucchini fritters feature a golden crust with savory Parmesan and a bright lemon zest twist, perfect as a quick snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchinis (about 600g or 1.3 lbs), grated
  • ½ cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon (about 1 tsp)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3–4 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Grate the zucchinis using a box grater or food processor with a shredding blade.
  2. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, grated Parmesan, beaten eggs, flour, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Scoop heaping tablespoons of batter and flatten into patties about 2-3 inches wide.
  6. Place patties carefully into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.
  7. Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, flipping gently with a spatula or slotted spoon.
  8. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon or a dollop of sour cream or yogurt-based dip.

Notes

Squeezing out excess moisture from zucchini is essential for crispiness. Keep fritters warm in a low oven if cooking in batches. Adjust flour if batter is too wet. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or chickpea flour. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast and flax egg.

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