Zucchini Fritters: Easy and Delicious Turkey Bacon Appetizer
These zucchini fritters are a delightful appetizer, combining the freshness of zucchini with the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Grate zucchinis and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, flour, cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, chop, and mix into the batter.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop batter into the pan, forming small fritters.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Remove and let drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- Add chopped herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini Fritters, Turkey Bacon, Appetizer