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Zucchini Fritters

EASY Zucchini Fritters + Spicy Garlic Aioli

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 437 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE FRITTERS

  • 2 zucchini (small to medium in size)
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup club soda 90 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

FOR THE SPICY GARLIC AIOLI

  • 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 120 ml

Instructions

  1. Cut off 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) from the ends of each zucchini, using a box shredder finely shred the zucchini, transfer the shredded zucchini into a colander with a bowl underneath, season with sea salt, set aside

  2. Add the flour into a large bowl, make a well, crack in the egg and whisk, add in the club soda and mix everything together until there are no lumps, add in the onion finely chopped, the garlic roughly chopped, the parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed

  3. Using a wooden spoon, push down on the shredded zucchini, to remove any of the excess water, then add into the bowl with the batter and mix together

  4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil (1/2 cup / 120 ml)

  5. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add in spoonfuls of the batter, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out (cook in batches), fry for 2 minutes per side or until golden fried, then remove from the pan and transfer over a wire rack with paper towels underneath

  6. To make the spicy garlic aioli, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, finely grate in the garlic, add the hot smoked Spanish paprika, lemon juice and olive oil, then season with a kiss of sea salt & black pepper, whisk together until well mixed

  7. Transfer the aioli into a serving plate and decorate the zucchini fritters around the aioli, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Hot Smoked Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
EASY Zucchini Fritters + Spicy Garlic Aioli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 263mg11%
Potassium 352mg10%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 690IU14%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.