Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters recipe

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Ingredients

6 eggs
3 zucchinis, shredded
1 zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Nutrition Info

65.8 calories
carbohydrate: 6.5 g
cholesterol: 45.2 mg
fat: 3.2 g
fiber: 0.4 g
protein: 2.8 g
saturatedFat: 0.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 121.1 mg
sugar: 0.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir in the shredded and diced zucchini, then season with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Add the flour a little at a time, stirring between additions until no dry lumps remain.

  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Drop the batter into the hot oil by the spoonful a few at a time making sure not to overcrowd the oil. Cook until the fritters are golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Recipe Yield

25 fritters

Recipe Note

An old-fashioned Italian zucchini fritter!

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