Description
Crispy zucchini & sweet potato fritters blend garden-fresh vegetables with aromatic spices for a delightful appetizer. Mediterranean flavors shine through in this simple yet elegant dish that will delight dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lg eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup (59.15 ml/2 fl oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups (473.18 ml/16 fl oz) sweet potato, shredded
- 2 cups (473.18 ml/16 fl oz) zucchini, shredded
- ½ cup (118.29 ml/4 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps (44.36 ml/1.5 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Grate zucchini and sweet potato into delicate ribbons, then extract moisture thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel, applying firm pressure to remove excess liquid.
- Mixing: Blend shredded vegetables with eggs, flour, Parmesan, green onions, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring uniform seasoning distribution and cohesive texture.
- Cooking Surface Preparation: Heat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium temperature, creating an ideal frying environment for achieving crispy exteriors.
- Fritter Formation: Scoop vegetable mixture into uniform portions, gently pressing each into flat, consistent patties that will cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
- Frying Process: Carefully place fritters in hot skillet, maintaining spacing to prevent steaming and promote crisp browning, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until edges turn rich golden brown and surfaces become perfectly crisped.
- Finishing: Remove fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, preserving their delightful crunch and preventing sogginess.
- Serving: Present warm fritters accompanied by a creamy dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a complementary sauce that accentuates the vibrant vegetable medley’s complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Drain Moisture Thoroughly: Squeeze zucchini and sweet potato aggressively with a kitchen towel to remove excess water, preventing soggy fritters that fall apart during cooking.
- Balance Seasonings Carefully: Mix spices evenly throughout the batter to ensure each bite delivers consistent flavor, with cumin and smoked paprika creating depth without overwhelming vegetable sweetness.
- Maintain Consistent Oil Temperature: Keep skillet heat at medium to achieve perfectly crispy edges without burning, allowing fritters to develop a golden-brown crust while cooking interior completely.
- Create Uniform Fritter Size: Use measured scoops and gentle hand-pressing to ensure even cooking and attractive presentation, helping each fritter cook at the same rate with consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg