Easy to make zucchini fritters that are fried until golden and crispy. These puffy zucchini fritters are delicious with sour cream or on a sandwich! Only 180 calories per serving making them a healthy recipe to try!
Begin by grating the zucchini and placing it in a large colander. Sprinkle salt over the grated zucchini and position the colander in the sink. Allow it to drain for 10 minutes. To remove excess water, gently press down on the zucchini with your hand and squeeze it to extract as much moisture as possible. You can also put zucchini in a cheesecloth, squeezing it to remove extra water.
In a large bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, baking powder, egg, and minced garlic. Stir the ingredients together until thoroughly mixed. Add the drained zucchini to the mixture, along with salt & pepper and stir.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, add tablespoons of zucchini mixture into the preheated skillet. Fry the fritters until they are lightly browned, which typically takes around 2-3 minutes per side.
Once the fritters are cooked, serve them warm with sour cream, maple syrup or your favorite dipping sauce.