Baked zucchini fritters are a delicious and tasty recipe, a lighter variation of the classic fried zucchini fritters. Ideal during the summer season, they can be served as a starter or as a vegetarian main course: crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, they will delight everyone at the table, adults and children alike.
They are prepared in a short time and with simple ingredients that we all have at home: zucchini, breadcrumbs, eggs, grated cheese and rosemary, for an aromatic and fragrant note. Making them is very simple: just grate the zucchini with a large-hole grater, mix the other ingredients and knead everything until you get a compact , soft and malleable mixture, so as to form the pancakes.
If it is too soft, you can add more breadcrumbs ; otherwise, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to soften the mixture. After forming many balls, these should be flattened with your hands, placed on a baking tray covered with baking paper, drizzled with a little oil and then baked in the oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, until they become golden brown and fragrant.
Once ready, serve them hot with a sauce of your choice, such as a delicate mayonnaise, a yogurt cream or a fresh avocado guacamole. Alternatively, you can cook them in a pan or deep fryer and add the aromatic herbs and spices you prefer, such as mint, basil, thyme or cumin.
Find out how to make baked zucchini fritters with step-by-step instructions and tips. Also try zucchini and mozzarella balls and zucchini balls pizzaiola style.
How to Make Baked Zucchini Fritters
Step 1
Cut off the ends of the zucchini1. Wash them under cold running water and dry them with paper towels.
Step 2
Grate the zucchini with a coarse grater2.
Step 3
Transfer the grated zucchini to a large bowl and add the grated Parmesan3.
Step 4
Add the egg4.
Step 5
Add the finely chopped rosemary, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.5.
Step 6
Finally, add the breadcrumbs6. Mix until you get a compact mixture. If it is too soft, add more breadcrumbs; if it is too hard, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Step 7
Form a sort of meatball and flatten it with your hands to form the zucchini patty.7.
Step 8
Arrange the zucchini fritters on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.8.
Step 9
Drizzle the zucchini fritters with extra virgin olive oil9. If you prefer, you can flatten them even more by pressing them with the back of a spoon. Bake at 180°C for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Step 10
Remove the zucchini fritters from the oven and arrange them next to each other on a serving plate.9.
Step 11
You can accompany the baked zucchini fritters with a sauce made by mixing Greek yogurt, mustard and mayonnaise.
Step 12
The slightly acidic aftertaste of the sauce pairs very well with the flavor of the baked zucchini fritters11.
Step 13
Baked zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside12.
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