Description
Zucchini Fritters bring crispy, golden deliciousness straight from your kitchen to the plate. Sizzling with flavor and crunch, these fritters turn simple vegetables into a crowd-pleasing side that disappears faster than you can serve them.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 zucchini
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup blanched almond flour
- ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Whisk 2 large eggs in a shallow bowl to create a smooth, uniform egg wash for coating the zucchini slices.
- Combine ⅔ cup almond flour, ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¾ tsp sea salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip each zucchini slice into the egg wash, ensuring complete coverage, then transfer to the seasoned flour mixture.
- Gently press the flour mixture onto each slice, creating an even, light coating that adheres well to the zucchini.
- Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until the oil shimmers and looks slightly rippled.
- Carefully place zucchini slices in a single layer, leaving space between each piece to prevent steaming.
- Fry zucchini for 2-3 minutes on the first side until the bottom turns a deep golden brown and crispy.
- Flip each slice and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the second side matches the first in color and crispness.
- Transfer fried zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Add more avocado oil to the skillet as needed, maintaining the same medium heat for subsequent batches.
- Serve immediately while the zucchini slices are hot and at peak crispiness.
Notes
- Slice zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness across all pieces.
- Use fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor in the coating mixture.
- Pat zucchini slices dry before dredging to help the coating adhere better and prevent soggy results.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular almond flour with coconut flour or a gluten-free breadcrumb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-18 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 488 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg