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Zucchini Fritters with Chipotle-Lime Crema
These zucchini fritters are crisp on the outside and tender in the center. Serve this summer side dish or appetizer with chipotle-lime crema for dipping.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●colander
- ●grater
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●measuring cup
- ●stove
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the zucchini fritters: Using a spiralizer or the large holes of a box grater, spiralize or grate the zucchini. (If your spirals end up being super long, roughly chop them into 2- to 3-inch long pieces.) Toss with salt and set in a colander for ⏱️ 10 minutes. Press with paper towels to remove as much water as possible.
2
For the chipotle-lime crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and green onion. Gently fold in the zucchini, then the flour and cornstarch, just until combined (do not over mix).
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4
In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1/4-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Drop a teaspoon of batter into the pan. If it sizzles, the oil is ready. (Temperature should read about 325°F on a thermometer.)
Vegetable oil, for frying
5
Using a spring-handled cookie scoop or a measuring cup, drop about 1/4-cup of batter into the hot oil, leaving some space in between each fritter. Flatten the fritters with the back of a measuring cup or spoon until they are no more than 1/2-inch thick. Cook until golden brown, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side about 3 more minutes. (Adjust the heat of the stove as needed, if the fritters are getting too dark.) Transfer to a cooling rack or paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve hot with the crema.
Nutrition Facts
calories
654 Calories
fat Content
64 g
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
802 mg
protein Content
6 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
70 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
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