These delicious zucchini fritters are made with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful twist. They are the perfect way to use up summer zucchini and make for a tasty appetizer or side dish.
You are going to go nuts for these crispy parmesan basil zucchini fritters! They are perfectly crunchy, full of cheesy goodness and so much flavor with only a few ingredients! Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite zucchini recipe.
I love to find new ways of using that bursting with produce zucchini plant and these parmesan basil zucchini fritters recipe is a perfect way to mix things up from the traditional zucchini bread, zucchini lasagna etc.
Ingredients for Zucchini Fritters
If you have zucchinis overflowing in your garden, grab a couple of them and a few other simple ingredients. I always like to see a quick overview of the ingredients so I know what to grab at the grocery store. Here is everything you will need:
- Zucchinis: shredded small with a box grater, no need to peel them
- Egg: helps bind the fritter together
- Flour: gives the fritters structure and just regular all purpose flour is all you need
- Chives: adds flavor
- Basil: adds flavor
- Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor and the salt draws out moisture from the zucchini
- Mozzarella Cheese: adds gooiness
- Parmesan Cheese: adds flavor and crispiness
Dipping Sauce
- Sour Cream: acts as the base for the dipping sauce, plain Greek yogurt can also be used
- Feta Cheese: adds saltiness and flavor
- Parsley: adds freshness
- Lemon Zest and Juice: adds acidity and bright fresh flavor
- Garlic: adds flavor
- Salt and Pepper: adds flavor
I sprinkled some green onions on top for the photos so that’s totally an option if you want! The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Zucchini Fritters
You won’t believe how easy it is to make these crisp zucchini fritters! Especially when you use the air fryer! Here are the steps:
- Prepare the Zucchini: Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor and then place in a colander with salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: While the zucchini is sitting, make the sauce. Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
- Squeeze: Using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid from the shredded zucchini. The salt will have released a lot of moisture.