How to Make Zucchini Fritters
This zucchini fritter recipe is a great way to use up some of those plentiful squash in summer.
This is super easy to multiply for a larger batch. Each cup of zucchini makes 1 large or 2 small fritters to serve one person. I usually grate up a medium to large zucchini, measure to see how many cups I have, and then adjust the recipe to use the entire squash.
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Zucchini Fritter Recipe
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 Tbsp diced onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 – 3 Tbs bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
- Seasoning to taste (I used adobo seasoning, but I also like Italian seasoning)
- Oil for frying (I used bacon grease)
Combine shredded zucchini, onion, egg, bread crumbs, and seasoning in a bowl. Spoon batter into a hot greased skillet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Fry until golden, then flip. Brown on both sides and cook until the egg mixture is set in the center. Serve hot or cold.
Seasoning Tips
For a savory fritter, use a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper, or try chili powder for some heat.
For a sweet fritter, use cinnamon or nutmeg.
Serving Suggestions:
- Top savory fritter with shredded cheese and chopped onion
- Serve with sour cream, yogurt, or cottage cheese
- Top sweet fritter with cream cheese, maple syrup, honey, or vanilla sugar
- Make a sandwich with multigrain bread and mustard, ketchup, or hot sauce
Freeze Fritters For Later
Chill cooked fritters in the refrigerator. Place in freezer bags or vacuum seal them. Mark with date and freeze. Thaw and reheat. Use within 3 to 6 months.
How to Use Up Your Zucchinis
I planted 5 zucchini plants this spring even though 2 or 3 would have been plenty. Some years the squash vine borers do so much damage that I don’t get as many squashes as I want. This year a woodchuck munched on the leaves and set the plants back a week or so. But they recovered and once again I am harvesting more zucchini than we need (or want).
Ideas for Using Up Your Extra Zucchini!
- Shred in bread, muffins, pancakes, and cakes
- Lightly season and dehydrate for healthy chips
- Spiralize, slice wafer thin, or ‘zoodle’ for a healthy pasta substitute
- Serve raw with dip
- Pickle in place of cucumbers
- Zucchini relish
- Stir-fry with other veggies
- Cut in half lengthwise, brush with oil, and grill
- Shred, measure for your favorite zucchini bread recipe and freeze for winter
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My zucchinis haven’t come in yet; it’s been so cold here in WA this summer! But I do really enjoy zucchini fritters. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe with us on the Homestead Blog Hop, Lisa!
-Cherelle
Hi Cherelle!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 I hope you have some zucchini soon!
Delicious recipe, and timing couldn’t be better as I’m getting a good batch early this year. Thanks.
Very happy to share, Eric! I’ve tried this recipe now with bread crumbs, corn meal, and crushed up tortilla chips (trying to use up odds and ends around the kitchen)…I think I like the bread crumbs best.
I also want to try some of the other recipes you shared…I just need 25 hours in a day to get it all done. LOL!