Description
Crispy jamie oliver zucchini fritters blend mediterranean herbs with fresh summer produce. Green vegetable pancakes offer a quick, delicious side dish perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) zucchini, about 2 large or 5 medium
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp baking powder
- olive oil for sautéing
- sour cream, to serve
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash zucchini and grate using food processor or box grater, then transfer to a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let rest for 10 minutes to release moisture.
- Draining: Squeeze out liquid thoroughly using cheesecloth or hands, ensuring zucchini is completely dry and compact.
- Mixing Base: Combine drained zucchini with beaten eggs and chopped green onions in a clean mixing bowl.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl, then fold into zucchini mixture until evenly distributed.
- Cooking Setup: Heat olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering.
- Fritter Formation: Carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions into the pan, gently flattening each to create uniform pancake-like shapes.
- Frying Process: Cook each fritter for 3-5 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior with crispy edges.
- Serving: Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Salting and squeezing zucchini is crucial to prevent soggy fritters, removing excess water ensures crispy, restaurant-quality texture.
- Temperature Control: Use medium-low heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning, allowing even cooking and maintaining fritter’s delicate structure.
- Uniform Cooking: Drop tablespoon-sized portions and gently flatten for consistent thickness, ensuring each fritter cooks evenly and develops perfect crispy edges.
- Serving Tip: Serve immediately after cooking to maintain maximum crispiness and enjoy the fritters at their peak flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg