Description
Crispy zucchini garlic fritters merge Mediterranean flavors with home-style comfort. Delicate herb-infused patties pair perfectly with tangy yogurt sauce, offering you a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded zucchini, drained well
- ¼ cup (30 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- ⅓ cup (45 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic, grated fine
- 2 tbsps (8 g) chopped fresh chives (or 1 tbsp dried chives)
- 1 tbsp (4 g) chopped fresh parsley (or ½ tbsp dried)
- 1 tsp (1 g) chopped fresh basil (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp (1 g) chopped fresh oregano (or ½ tsp dried)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400˚F and lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Zucchini Processing: Grate zucchini using a box grater, then extract excess moisture by wrapping in a clean towel and applying firm pressure to squeeze out liquid.
- Mixture Creation: Combine grated zucchini with minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend thoroughly until a uniform mixture forms, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fritter Formation: Delicately shape the zucchini mixture into compact, tablespoon-sized balls. Carefully place the fritters on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing for proper heat circulation and even cooking.
- Baking: Introduce the fritters to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown exterior that indicates crispy perfection and optimal doneness.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy fritters and ensure a crispy, light texture that holds together perfectly.
- Herb Harmony: Fresh herbs elevate flavor complexity, so use high-quality, finely chopped herbs for maximum aromatic impact and taste depth.
- Size Matters: Maintain consistent tablespoon-sized portions to guarantee even cooking and uniform crispiness across all fritters.
- Baking Brilliance: Allow proper spacing on the baking sheet to promote air circulation, creating crisp edges and preventing steaming that leads to soft, mushy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 205 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg