Crispy Zucchini Fritters by @hervecuisine

20 min

2 servings

🥒

2

Zucchinis

🥚

2

Eggs

🌾

3 tbsp

Flour

🧂

1 pinch

Fleur de sel

🌿

1 tsp

Dried oregano

🌿

Fresh herbs

⚫

Black pepper

🌻

Sunflower oil

  1. Slice
    • Zucchinis

    Slice the zucchinis into very thin strips with a mandoline or vegetable peeler, using a protective glove.

  2. Salt
    • Zucchinis
    • Fleur de sel

    Salt the zucchini strips to draw out their moisture, then squeeze them well.

  3. Chop
    • Fresh herbs
    • Zucchinis
    • Black pepper

    Finely chop the fresh herbs, then add them to the zucchinis with black pepper and dried oregano or Herbes de Provence and mix well.

  4. Beat
    • Eggs

    Beat the egg whites until stiff, then incorporate the egg yolks.

  5. Add
    • Eggs
    • Flour

    Add 2 tbsp flour, cornstarch, or rice flour to the egg mixture.

  6. Add
    • Zucchinis
    • Flour
    • Eggs

    Lightly coat the zucchinis with the remaining 1 tbsp flour, then add the batter.

  7. Step
    • Zucchinis
    • Eggs

    Use two forks to portion the zucchini batter into small mounds.

  8. Fry
    • Sunflower oil
    • Zucchinis

    Fry the zucchini batter mounds in sunflower oil at 180 degrees until golden, then drain them.

Crispy Zucchini Fritters by @hervecuisine

20 min

2 servings

🥒

2

Zucchinis

🥚

2

Eggs

🌾

3 tbsp

Flour

🧂

1 pinch

Fleur de sel

🌿

1 tsp

Dried oregano

🌿

Fresh herbs

⚫

Black pepper

🌻

Sunflower oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Slice the zucchinis into very thin strips with a mandoline or vegetable peeler, using a protective glove.

    🥒Zucchinis
    🔪Mandoline
    🔪Vegetable peeler
    Protective glove

  2. Step 2/8

    Salt the zucchini strips to draw out their moisture, then squeeze them well.

    🥒Zucchinis
    🧂Fleur de sel
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/8

    Finely chop the fresh herbs, then add them to the zucchinis with black pepper and dried oregano or Herbes de Provence and mix well.

    🌿Fresh herbs
    🥒Zucchinis
    ⚫Black pepper
    🌿Dried oregano
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
    🥣Mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/8

    Beat the egg whites until stiff, then incorporate the egg yolks.

    🥚Eggs
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Whisk

  5. Step 5/8

    Add 2 tbsp flour, cornstarch, or rice flour to the egg mixture.

    🥚Eggs
    🌾Flour
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Whisk

  6. Step 6/8

    Lightly coat the zucchinis with the remaining 1 tbsp flour, then add the batter.

    🥒Zucchinis
    🌾Flour
    🥚Eggs
    🥣Mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/8

    Use two forks to portion the zucchini batter into small mounds.

    🥒Zucchinis
    🥚Eggs
    🍴Forks

  8. Step 8/8

    Fry the zucchini batter mounds in sunflower oil at 180 degrees until golden, then drain them.

    🌻Sunflower oil
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Slotted spoon
    🧻Paper towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Eggs, Grains, Spices, Oils

Ingredients

Zucchinis, Eggs, Flour, Fleur de sel, Dried oregano, Fresh herbs, Black pepper, Sunflower oil

Notes

Flour (Cornstarch or rice flour may be used instead), Fleur de sel (Coarse salt is also mentioned for draining the zucchinis), Dried oregano (Herbes de Provence or curry may be used instead), Fresh herbs (Such as parsley or basil, finely chopped), Sunflower oil (For frying)

Allergens

Eggs, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Carb, soy-free, Sugar-Free

Calories

165 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fat: 11g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 280mg, Sodium: 220mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 100µg, Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin K: 8µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mandoline, Vegetable peeler, Protective glove, Knife, Cutting board, Mixing bowl, Whisk, Forks, Frying pan, Slotted spoon, Paper towel

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Snack, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@hervecuisine

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Light, Crunchy

Flavors

Savory, Herbaceous, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in a pan or oven to restore crispiness), freezer : 1 month (Freeze after cooling completely,Reheat from frozen in a hot oven for best texture)