How to Make Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is known for its delicious and comforting flavors, and one dish that perfectly embodies this is the Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters. This classic recipe is a popular dish in Italy, especially during the summer months when zucchini is in abundance. These fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with the flavors of fresh zucchini, herbs, and cheese.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 zucchinis, shredded
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 25 fritters

  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir in the shredded and diced zucchini, then season with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Add the flour a little at a time, stirring between additions until no dry lumps remain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop the batter into the hot oil by the spoonful a few at a time making sure not to overcrowd the oil. Cook until the fritters are golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg