Description
Crispy Zucchini Patties are a delicious and healthy snack made from grated zucchini, eggs, and Parmesan cheese, served with a creamy garlic dip.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, grated (about 3 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini. Wash the zucchini and grate using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Remove excess moisture. Transfer the zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze firmly until as much liquid as possible has been removed. This is the key to crispy patties.
- Make the mixture. In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix until evenly combined.
- Heat the oil. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Shape the patties. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per patty. Place them in the skillet and gently flatten with the back of a spoon. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry until golden. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until the patties are golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil between batches as needed.
- Drain the patties. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare the dip. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, parsley or dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Serve. Serve the zucchini patties warm with the creamy garlic dip on the side.
Notes
- Ensure to remove as much moisture from the zucchini as possible for crispy patties.
- Feel free to customize the dip with your favorite herbs.
- These patties can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg