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Zucchini Fritters

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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Here’s what you do with all that summer squash! Make zucchini fritters with this easy recipe and watch them ask for vegetable seconds.

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PIN this recipe for Zucchini Fritters now… So you can make it later!

Well, happy zucchini season everyone! And as much as I talk about this recipe as the perfect way to deal with a bumper crop of squash, I also love to make it when we aren’t smack in the middle of a zucchini storm, because who doesn’t love a crispy fritter at any time of year?

These babies are a simple mixture of grated zucchini along with a little egg and flour and sea salt, but I have also been known to throw all caution to the wind and add a little grated cheddar cheese in the batter.

One way or the other, they are delicious little veggie pancakes, and one of the reasons zucchini season is a reason to celebrate!

How to make zucchini fritters

First up, you need to grate your zucchini.  I like to do this in my food processer with the grating blade because it takes all of ten seconds, but a good old hand grater will also work just fine – use the side with the larger holes.  

(Pro tip: If your zucchini seems especially watery after you grate it, pop it into a clean dishtowel, roll it up and give it a squeeze.)

Next, heat a large skillet or electric griddle to medium high. (I like a griddle because it makes the flipping easier!)  If your pan is not non-stick spread a little vegetable oil over the surface.

Mix grated zucchini, one beaten egg, a quarter cup of flour and a pinch salt together until everything is nice and mixed. Scoop out fritter mixture in roughly 1/4 cup amounts and add to skillet or griddle.

Flatten them gently into pancake shapes and cook until golden brown on one side. Gently flip and cook until golden on the other side.

Remove and sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!

More tips for making zucchini fritters!

Can I use yellow squash instead of zucchini in this recipe?

You absolutely can! Yellow squash is a very close cousin to zucchini, and they both work just fine in this recipe.

Can I use a different kind of flour?

Yep! I actually wrote this recipe when I was doing the Whole 30 eating plan and I used almond flour which worked just fine. Other kinds of nut flours would also be okay, as well as whole wheat.

Can these be made ahead?

Just like regular pancakes, this zucchini fritters are best enjoyed right out of the pan when they are nice and hot, so I would plan to make them right before you serve them.

It’s enough to inspire you to have a plate of zucchini fritters for supper and nothing else, which I am here to tell you works out just fine.

Hurray for fritters!

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Zucchini Fritters


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  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 fritters 1x
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Here’s what you do with all that summer squash! Make zucchini fritters with this easy recipe and watch them ask for vegetable seconds.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups of grated zucchini (about 2 medium or one large zucchini)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup regular or almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
  • Vegetable oil for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet or electric griddle to medium high. Grease with vegetable oil if pan is not non-stick.
  2. Mix grated zucchini, egg, flour and salt together until well mixed. Scoop out fritter mixture in 1/4 cup amounts and add to skillet or griddle.
  3. Flatten gently into pancake shapes and cook until golden brown on one side. Gently flip and cook until golden on the other side.
  4. Remove and sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!

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1 fritter280.8 g156.8 mg0.7 g0.2 g0 g4 g0.4 g1.6 g23.3 mg

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Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on July 24, 2021

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  1. Dara says

    July 25, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    We have been gifted monster-sized zucchini. How many cups of grated zucchini is equal to “2 medium zucchini, grated”?

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    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      July 25, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Dara and I know that feeling! And that’s a good point in terms of the measurements – you are looking for about 2 cups of zucchini for this recipe and I will add that to the directions. Sounds like you will be in good shape to make a double batch! :)

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  2. Martha in KS says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    I was excited to see this recipe on Parade.com site. Will try it as soon as I get some zucchini.

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    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      August 20, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      I wish I could send you some of ours – we have SO much of it! :)

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Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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