Fluffy Zucchini Fritters in a Pan – Step-by-Step Recipe

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How many zucchini recipes do you know? Probably a lot! We invite you to try another one – fluffy zucchini fritters cooked in a pan. In addition to flour, breadcrumbs are also added to the batter, making the fritters' texture denser!

Preparation time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 8.

Ingredients

• 400 g zucchini;
• 1 chicken egg;
• 1 onion;
• 1 clove garlic;
• 50 g flour;
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs;
• 10 g any fresh herbs;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• 50 ml vegetable oil;
• ground black pepper to taste;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Grate the zucchini, salt it, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
2. Afterward, gather the grated zucchini in a cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess liquid.
3. Finely chop the herbs, peeled onion, and garlic.
4. Sauté the onion and garlic in vegetable oil until golden brown.
5. In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, fried onion, herbs, egg, flour, breadcrumbs, and baking powder. Add salt and ground pepper to taste.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes – the batter needs to rest.
7. Moisten your hands with water and form small, uniform fritters.
8. Fry the fritters in a pan with vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides. The heat should be moderate.
9. Serve the finished zucchini fritters with side dishes, salads, or simply on their own.