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Zucchini Fritters
The Zucchini Fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! They are the perfect way to use up that summer bounty of zucchini. Serve them as a snack, appetizer, or even a simple side dish with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce. They’re quick and easy, and always a crowd-pleaser!
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Shred zucchini and add to a bowl. Add salt and toss gently. Allow to sit for about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Strain through cheese cloth and squeeze out any excess liquid. You should end up with about 2 cups of shredded zucchini.
salt1 tspsalt and pepper to taste
2
To a clean bowl, add egg whites and whip until frothy. Add in zucchini, flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, baking powder, shredded cheese, and green onion to the whipped egg whites. Mix just until combined.
egg whites2cornstarch2 tbsp
3
Add oil to a large pan with sides. Heat oil to 350°F. Using a 2 oz. scoop, portion into fritters flattening slightly. Carefully dish batter into oil and fry for ⏱️ 2 minutes per side.Serve with basil aioli for dipping and enjoy!
4
Basil Aioli
5
Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
Nutrition Facts
calories
65 kcal
fat Content
2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
285 mg
protein Content
3 g
cholesterol Content
6 mg
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.5 g
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