Cheesy Zucchini Fritter
Cheesy Zucchini Fritter
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Zucchini Fritter
- 1 zucchini, medium
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar blend
- 1/4 cup cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the zucchini: Trim both ends of the zucchini. Carefully cut the zucchini lengthwise into thin, plank-like slices, but do not cut all the way through; leave them connected at one end to create a fan-like structure. Gently season the sliced zucchini with a portion of the salt, ensuring even distribution.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Coat the zucchini in flour: Place the all-purpose flour on a shallow plate. Carefully dip the fanned zucchini into the flour, coating all surfaces of the individual slices thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the egg batter: Crack the eggs into a separate shallow dish. Add the remaining salt and the black pepper. Whisk thoroughly with a fork until the eggs are well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Dip the zucchini in egg: Carefully transfer the flour-coated zucchini into the whisked egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the first side: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the egg-coated zucchini into the pan, maintaining its fanned shape. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the first side is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Flip and add cheese: Carefully flip the zucchini fritter over using tongs and a fork. Immediately sprinkle the shredded cheese generously and evenly over the cooked, golden-brown side. Cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Serve: Carefully transfer the finished cheesy zucchini fritter to a serving plate. Cut it into individual portions, revealing the melted, stretchy cheese, and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Cheesy Zucchini Fritter
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Zucchini Fritter
- 1 zucchini, medium
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar blend
- 1/4 cup cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the zucchini: Trim both ends of the zucchini. Carefully cut the zucchini lengthwise into thin, plank-like slices, but do not cut all the way through; leave them connected at one end to create a fan-like structure. Gently season the sliced zucchini with a portion of the salt, ensuring even distribution.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Coat the zucchini in flour: Place the all-purpose flour on a shallow plate. Carefully dip the fanned zucchini into the flour, coating all surfaces of the individual slices thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the egg batter: Crack the eggs into a separate shallow dish. Add the remaining salt and the black pepper. Whisk thoroughly with a fork until the eggs are well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Dip the zucchini in egg: Carefully transfer the flour-coated zucchini into the whisked egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the first side: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the egg-coated zucchini into the pan, maintaining its fanned shape. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the first side is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Flip and add cheese: Carefully flip the zucchini fritter over using tongs and a fork. Immediately sprinkle the shredded cheese generously and evenly over the cooked, golden-brown side. Cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Serve: Carefully transfer the finished cheesy zucchini fritter to a serving plate. Cut it into individual portions, revealing the melted, stretchy cheese, and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min