{"id":"d3d63b8c-7b9b-42dd-a2d4-cff736891e2d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d3d63b8c-7b9b-42dd-a2d4-cff736891e2d","source_url":"https://natashaskitchen.com/zucchini-fritters-video/","title":"Zucchini Fritters","description":"Zucchini Fritters have been a family favorite for years and are a staple in our home all summer long. We love the crisp edges, tender centers and how easy they are to make.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT24M","total_time":"PT39M","image_url":"https://natashaskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zucchini-Fritters-SQ.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 lb zucchini (about 2 large or 5 medium)","item":"zucchini","quantity":2,"unit":"lb","preparation":"about 2 large or 5 medium"},{"text":"1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (divided)","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2  large eggs (lightly beaten)","item":"large eggs","quantity":2,"preparation":"lightly beaten"},{"text":"1/2 cup chopped green onions","item":"chopped green onions","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"olive oil (for sauteeing)","item":"olive oil","preparation":"for sauteeing"},{"text":"sour cream (to serve)","item":"sour cream","preparation":"to serve"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Wash zucchini and trim off ends. Grate on the large holes of a box grater or use the grater attachment for the food processor. Place zucchini in a large mixing bowl, stir in 1 tsp salt, and set aside for 10 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"After 10 minutes, squeeze handfuls of zucchini tightly over the sink to remove extra water. It helps to wring it out in a cheesecloth if you have one. It is impressive how much water comes out! You should end up with 3 1/2 to 4 cups of squeezed dry zucchini. Transfer to a large mixing bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Add 1/2 cup chopped green onion and 2 lightly beaten eggs."},{"number":4,"text":"In a small bowl, stir together 3/4 cup flour with 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Add flour mixture into zucchini mixture and stir until well combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Place a large heavy-bottomed cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat* and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the zucchini mixture a heaping tablespoon at a time** and flatten out the tops slightly to make them pancake-shaped. Sauté for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, reduce the heat. Add more olive oil between batches as needed. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:42.79514+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:42.79514+00:00"}