Courgette Fritters
Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these courgette fritters are easy to make and a great way to use courgettes when they are in season.
Servings 10 fritters
Calories 136kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large courgettes (approximately 4 cups), grated
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Grate the courgettes and place in a colander. Season with a teaspoon of salt and massage the salt into the courgette. Allow to sit for 10 minutes then squeeze out as much moisture as you can.
- Transfer the courgette to a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, seasonings, milk, egg and oil. Mix until well combined then fold in the cheese.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet or frying pan.
- Once hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Allow to fry for a 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove with a spatula then repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and your sauce of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
