Zucchini Fritters

These zucchini fritters are filled with shredded zucchini and carrots for delicious veggie-filled fritters. They are perfect to make when zucchini are in season and you are getting an abundance of them from the garden! These fritters make a delicious appetizer served with sour cream and chives, but they can also be served as part of a lunch with a lettuce salad.

To make the zucchini fritters, shredded zucchini and carrots are mixed with onion, salt, pepper, turmeric, flour, and an egg until they are combined. Then, They get dolloped in a pan to fry on both sides, similar to pancakes. Serve hot from the skillet, you will love the crispy edges and tender veggie-filled interior of these tasty vegetable fritters.

What are Zucchini Fritters?

These zucchini fritters are a mixture of zucchini, carrot, onion, turmeric, salt, pepper, flour, and egg, and they are fried as pancakes in a skillet. There are many different types of sweet or savory fritters, and they can either be pan-fried or deep fried. This version is savory with plenty of vegetables and turmeric, and the fritters are fried in a skillet rather than in a deep fryer. The results are a healthier fritter that is chock-full of nutrients.

Pro Tips

• If you find that your zucchini fritter batter is quite wet, feel free to add additional flour as needed.
• Use a nonstick skillet for the best results as the zucchini fritters will be less likely to stick than if you use a stainless steel pan.
• Drain the zucchini fritters on paper towels to soak up the excess oil.
• Feel free to add other seasonings to the zucchini fritter mixture such as chopped herbs, garlic, dried herbs, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, lemon zest, or onion powder.
• Use a measuring cup to scoop out portions of the zucchini fritter mixture to ensure they are even sizes.

What to Serve with Zucchini Fritters?

If you are serving the zucchini fritters as an appetizer, they would be great with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives or dill. Alternatively, you can serve them as part of a main meal with potatoes, salad, or steamed vegetables.

How Can I Grate the Zucchini and Carrots?

You can use a box grater to shred the zucchini and carrots. Alternatively, if you have a food processor with a grater attachment, that will work well, too.

Can I Add Other Seasonings to the Zucchini Fritters?

Yes, you definitely could! Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, fresh herbs, garlic, and any of your favorite spices would all be delicious in these zucchini fritters.

Should I Pre-salt and Drain the Zucchini?

In this recipe, there is no need to salt and drain the moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter. This batter should be a little looser so that it forms into flat fritters.

How to Store Zucchini Fritters

While it is unlikely you will have zucchini fritters leftover, if you do, you can place them in a sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to reheat them. They can be reheated in an air fryer or oven, or even a microwave if preferred.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Step 1

Step 1

Grate the zucchini, carrots, and onion, and place them in a bowl.

Grate the zucchini, carrots, and onion, and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Step 2

Stir in the salt, pepper, turmeric, flour, and egg until combined.

Stir in the salt, pepper, turmeric, flour, and egg until combined.

Step 3

Step 3

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Drop portions of the batter into the skillet and cook them until golden brown.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Drop portions of the batter into the skillet and cook them until golden brown.

Step 4

Step 4

Serve immediately!

Serve immediately!