Description
Zucchini cakes offer a perfect way to turn summer’s garden bounty into crispy, golden treats your family will devour. Seasoned with herbs and pan-fried until perfectly golden, these little bites make a fantastic appetizer or side dish that disappears quickly from the plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 375°F for perfect crispy edges.
- Grab a clean kitchen towel and squeeze every last drop of liquid from 2 cups of grated zucchini. Drain thoroughly.
- Dump the dry zucchini into a mixing bowl with 1 cup flour, ½ cup Parmesan, 2 beaten eggs, ¼ cup chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir the ingredients until they form a cohesive mixture that holds together easily.
- Shape the zucchini blend into small, compact patties about 2 inches wide and ½ inch thick.
- Pour ¼ cup olive oil into a skillet and heat to medium-high temperature, around 350°F.
- Carefully place patties in the hot skillet and cook for 3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.
- Flip the patties and cook an additional 3 minutes on the other side until uniformly golden.
- Transfer the skillet-fried cakes to a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 375°F to ensure a perfectly crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy cakes that won’t crisp up properly.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best golden-brown exterior and even cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond or chickpea flour to maintain the texture.
- Serve these cakes with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream to balance their savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-19 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 464 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg