Description
A light, crispy zucchini fritter that blends fresh veggies with herbs and cheese. Perfect for a snack, side, or quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and pat it dry with a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar.
- Whisk in the egg and enough olive oil to make the batter cohesive but still loose.
- Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and oil it thinly.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the skillet and cook until golden on the edges and bottoms, about 2‑3 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until crisp. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American