This Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fritters recipe is easy to make, healthy, and the perfect way to use those garden-fresh zucchinis!
I'm always late to the zucchini game. Just like how it took me years to join the zoodle game, I'm finally getting to the zucchini fritter game. And like I felt with the zoodles, I can't believe I've been depriving myself of this deliciousness for so long. This Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fritters recipe is our new go-to zucchini fritters recipe!
I finally planted our garden and our zucchinis a couple of weeks ago. Every year Memorial Day rolls around and I haven't done anything. And then every year I vow to be better next year. Oy. So the beautiful zucchinis that I shredded for these fritters, they were organic beauts from our Imperfect Produce box. But in a couple of months we'll be in full zoodle, relish, and now zucchini fritters overload!
Ingredients Needed
This zucchini fritters recipe is perfect for those garden fresh zucchinis coming out of your garden, or from your generous friends!
- Zucchinis - It's a great way to use those garden or farm-fresh zucchinis!
- Panko Bread Crumbs - Of course, you could also use whatever breadcrumbs you have on hand.
- Parmesan Cheese - Parm is our favorite, but your favorite hard nutty cheese would be great for this. We also love romano and asiago.
- Egg - To help bind it all.
- Fresh Garlic - Do we ever make a recipe without fresh garlic?
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder - Again, do we ever do anything without garlic and onion?
- Oregano, Salt, and Pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Shred and sweat the zucchini.
Once the zucchini is shredded, you need to sweat it to get rid of excess moisture. This means putting the zucchini in a colander and adding salt to pull out the moisture.
Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients to the zucchini and mix well.
Step 3: Mix well and form those bad boys into patties.
Step 4: Cook until nice and crispy on the outside in a nice hot sauté pan with olive oil and you're done!
This Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fritters recipe will be your new favorite appetizer/side dish/snack or eat any time of the day zucchini fritter because you have a gazillion zucchinis coming from your garden, dish. At least that's my plan. It helps that my husband and both my toddler and the baby gobbled these up, so I think it's safe to say they're on board with this plan, too!
Other Zucchini Favorites
Enjoy these zucchini fritters with some sour cream or my garlic aioli dipping sauce! No matter how you eat them if you make them be sure to share it with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs shredded zucchini approximately 4 cups
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Shred zucchini and place in colander in sink or over large bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to sweat excess moisture. Press and squeeze out remaining moisture, or use a cheese cloth and wring out moisture.
- Zucchini to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Heat a saute pan to medium high and add olive oil. Scoop 1/2 cup of batter into your palm an form into a patty and add to pan. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Cook on each side for 2-4 minutes until batter begins to brown slightly.
- Serve immediately.
These sound amazing! I'm making zucchini corn fritters this week, but I didn't think to add panko. Now I know how amazing it is!
These panko parmesan zucchini fritters look so delicious. I've never used panko when making these, but that sounds like a great way to bind them and make sure they crisp up beautifully. These are a favorite breakfast side in our house and I can't wait to try your recipes next!
Way to go on getting your garden panted! 😉 I'm so so bummed that I couldn't get our garden going this year. But since we're in a new house and have to actually plan our backyard out and break ground for the garden, PLUS having a baby in June, I had to accept that a garden wasn't in our cards this summer. WOMP womp. Next year! Zucchini will definitely be on my list of things to plant. Though, I not waiting until next summer to try these bad boy fritters. I'm going to have to hit up the farmer's market to get me some local zukes and enjoy a batch! These look and sound so so good—perfect way to use up that bounty.
Zucchini is going to be abundant very shortly. Always in need of recipes to use up the garden harvest. These sound delicious, and the perfect side dish for brunch and dinner.
Thrilled to find these zucchini fritters My mom just loaded me up with a bag of zucchini from her garden. I have breads to make already, but was looking for something savory. These fritters hit the spot. Not one was left. Still have zucchini, so I'll be making these again. Is it possible to freeze these?
I am always late to every thing too, I just started spiralizing last year and I confess I've never made fritters! This recipe is going to change all that, it sounds easy and looks delicious!