Zucchini Fritters

Easy to make and bursting with flavour; these Zucchini Fritters make a great lunch, side dish or snack. 

Fritters are a great way to serve vegetables in a fun way. My kids love these mixed vegetable fritters, pea fritters, broccoli fritters, corn fritters and these delicious zucchini Fritters (Courgette fritters)

Whether you call these zucchini or courgette fritters I'm pretty sure you are going to love the zesty fresh taste of these gorgeous bites. 

How to Make Zucchini Fritters 

Prepare the Zucchini - Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor and then squeeze out the liquid. You want to make sure you squeeze, squeeze, squeeze and then squeeze some more to get as much liquid out of the zucchinis as possible. This is important to ensure you do not end up with soggy fritters.

Prepare the Batter - Mix the egg, zucchini, parsley, mint and lemon zest together and then sprinkle the flour on top, stirring until combined.

Fry - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop a ¼ cup of the mixture, form into a pattie shape around 1cm (⅓ inch) thick and fry for 3 minutes on each side. (Adjust heat if browning too quickly)

Allergy Options

I am often asked to recommend alternatives for high allergen foods and have therefore trialled both egg and gluten-free versions of this recipe. 

Egg Free - I replaced the egg with a flax egg which worked really well. I did find the mixture slightly drier but it still formed into a fritter. If too dry, add a tablespoon of the zucchini juice to the mixture.

Gluten Free - I trialled this recipe with both chickpea flour and almond flour. Chickpea flour produced the better result and you just need to substitute 1:1. The almond flour required an extra egg to hold the fritter together, this did alter the flavour and texture but still produced a tasty fritter.  

Flavouring Zucchini Fritters

Zucchinis have a very mild flavour which makes them ideal for adding flavour to. In this recipe, I've given them a zesty fresh taste by using lemon zest and fresh herbs. 

If this flavour combination isn't for you then why not try adding some parmesan cheese or feta. Cheese works great in fritters and can enhance their texture (parmesan makes them nice and crisp on the outside.)

Zucchini Fritters for Babies

Fritters are a fantastic finger food for babies. Their texture is perfect for nibbling on yet they are firm enough not to be crushed by those cute, chubby grips! 

And if your little ones love these zucchini fritters then they are sure to love these vegetable fritters, broccoli fritters, carrot & parsnip fritters and banana blueberry fritters

These zucchini fritters do contain quite a lot of fresh herbs and you may wish to reduce the amounts slightly. Just remember, however, that baby food doesn't need to be bland. Adding spices and herbs to baby food early means that they will be more likely to accept them when they are older, and (usually) fussier. 

Storage Instructions

These fritters are best eaten straight away but can be both refrigerated and frozen. 

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day 
• Freeze: Freeze on a baking tray, in a single layer, until frozen. Once frozen transfer to a freezable container/ziplock back and freeze for up to 3 months. 

To reheat, thaw and gently reheat in a frying pan/skillet. 

Other Zucchini Recipes You May Wish To Try....

• Zucchini Bites
• Zucchini Muffins
• Roasted Courgette (Zucchini)
• Courgette Soup
• Courgette Fries