Description
Crispy courgette fritters blend Mediterranean charm with British kitchen creativity, offering a delightful twist on vegetable snacking. Herb-infused batter and golden edges make these light bites irresistible for quick lunches or casual gatherings where you’ll savor each crunchy, flavor-packed morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium courgettes
- 2 large eggs
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) self-raising flour
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) grated Parmesan
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 handful fresh mint, chopped
- 1 handful dill, chopped
- 4 spring onions, sliced
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- Black pepper
- Olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Shred zucchini and sprinkle with salt, allowing moisture to release for 10 minutes.
- Thoroughly press out excess liquid using clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Combine grated zucchini with flour, creating a textured vegetable mixture.
- Incorporate crumbled cheese, finely chopped herbs, and diced onions into the vegetable base.
- Whisk eggs with freshly ground black pepper, creating a binding liquid.
- Fold egg mixture into zucchini batter until evenly distributed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature (around 375°F).
- Drop spoonfuls of zucchini mixture into hot oil, gently pressing to create flat circular shapes.
- Cook fritters approximately 2-3 minutes per side until edges turn crispy golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with fresh lemon wedges for bright, tangy contrast.
Notes
- Pat courgettes completely dry after salting to ensure crispy, non-soggy fritters that hold their shape during frying.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like feta, parmesan, or goat cheese to add unique flavor profiles and texture variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute wheat flour with almond flour or chickpea flour to maintain fritter’s binding properties.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding grated carrots or zucchini into the mixture for extra vegetables and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 46 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg