Cheesy Courgette Fritters is the dish for you if you are looking for a healthy after-school snack for your kids.
They pack a healthy punch inside an appetizing crispy exterior and then surprise you with a gooey and cheesy explosion in your mouth. Also, they are simple and so easy to make.
The best part about this recipe is that everything has a substitute. You can replace ingredients that you don't like with your preferred ingredients or decide to leave out an ingredient altogether, as long as you have the base ingredients in place – eggs, flour, and oil. This makes Fritters a very versatile option and gives you an opportunity to add a personal touch to them.
Now that the awesomeness of Cheesy Courgette Fritters has been established, let us dive straight into the recipe!
Why Does This Recipe Work?
- This recipe can be prepared all year round as the ingredients are always available in plenty at supermarkets or at the greengrocer's.
- The recipe can be served as breakfast, light lunch, snack, dinner, or even a starter at a party!
- The dish is very simple and easy to make.
What Is In This Cheesy Courgette Fritters Recipe?
Courgette. Courgette (or zucchini) are the crux of this recipe. We will be using grated courgettes in this recipe after they have been dried.
Eggs. They act as binding agents for the fritters. They will also allow the Fritters to turn crispy when fried.
Cheddar Cheese. It is responsible for the cheesiness in the Fritters.
Plain Flour. Along with the Eggs, Plain Flour works to keep the fritters bound together.
Garlic Powder. It will add a garlicky undertone to the Fritters, which is sweeter and milder than freshly chopped garlic.
Fresh Parsley. Is any veg recipe really complete without fresh, green herbs? Here, the choice of the herb is Fresh Parsley with its clean and peppery taste and hints of earthy aroma.
Dried Basil. It adds a minty flavour profile to the Fritters, which goes well with the cheesy burst of the dish.
Vegetable Oil. It will be used for frying the fritters. Using oils with a signature taste like olive oil will add a subtle flavour to the fritters. You can opt for flavourless oils if you prefer.
How To Make Cheesy Courgette Fritters?
- Squeeze grated Courgette to get rid of the excess water, and use a paper towel to pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together Courgette, flour, cheese, fresh parsley, eggs, and basil.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Flip and then cook on the other side for 3 minutes.
- Put in a serving plate and serve!
Top Tips!
- Grate the Courgette raw and unpeeled.
- You can go with a grater for grating the Courgette if you want, but a food processor is a much quicker option.
- It is okay if you are not able to squeeze out all the moisture from the grated Courgette. In fact, a little bit of moisture helps the mixture stick together.
- Another way to remove the moisture is salting the Courgette, but it is slower than squeezing.
Some Variations
- Adding mint to the courgette fritters is a popular option.
- Spice up your Fritters with a pinch of cumin or spaced paprika if you are a lover of spices.
- If you are a fan of watery eyes and a burning mouth, add dried chilli flakes or add hot sauce to the batter.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with parmesan or feta for variations in flavour and texture.
- Corn kernels are amazing additions to the Fritters.
- You can swap out the garlic powder with a finely chopped garlic clove.
- Sliced spring onions will give a flavour boost to this recipe.
- You can choose to bake your Fritters instead of frying them to tailor them to your dietary restrictions, if any.
Serving Suggestions
- Cheesy Courgette Fritters are best eaten as soon as they are made.
- Top your fritters with sour cream and garnish them with chives.
- Dip them in chilli sauce for a hot and spicy twist.
- Cheesy Courgette Fritters taste amazing alongside broccoli salad.
- Grab a plate of poached eggs and couple it with a plate of these fritters for a filling, delicious breakfast.
- Kale soup and courgette fritters make a great pair for a lunch or dinner packed with veggies.
- You can also eat these fritters with red pepper and hummus.
- Minty yogurt acts as a great companion to these Fritters.
Storage
Make Ahead of Time:
It is recommended that you do not make the Fritters in advance because nothing beats the taste of freshly made Fritters. However, you can choose to prepare a batch in advance and store them in the fridge or the freezer.
To Store:
Leftovers from last night's Cheesy Courgette Fritters can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. You can even eat them cold!
To Freeze:
Courgette fritters can be frozen for up to three long months! To freeze the Fritters, put them in a freezer-safe container and sandwich them between greaseproof paper, or use Ziploc bags.
Reheating Instructions:
After taking the courgette fritters out of the fridge, you can choose to reheat them (which is recommended because cold Fritters won't give you the cheesy and gooey delight that warm ones would. Simply shove them into the microwave, and you will be ready to go in a couple of minutes!
If you are wondering how to deal with frozen courgette fritters, there is not much, to be frank. Refry them as soon as they are out of the freezer, and your meal is sorted.
FAQs
You have probably not added enough binder in the mix in that case. Add some more flour, eggs, and cheese for stronger binding. Adding breadcrumbs, too, is a great option. Also, remember to avoid flipping the Fritters before they are golden and crisp.
Using flax eggs instead of eggs and opting for vegan cheese is the only thing you need to do to make this a vegan dish! To make flax eggs, stir 1 tablespoon of ground flax into three tablespoon water, and let it sit for five minutes to allow it to become gelatinous.
As for making it gluten-free, simply use gluten-free flour!
Yes, you can; just line a baking sheet with parchment pepper, place your fritters and bake for 30-35 minutes at 180C, until golden and crispy.
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Cheesy Courgette Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 Courgette , grated
- 2 large Eggs
- 200 g Cheddar Cheese
- 100 g Plain Flour
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley , chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Squeeze grated courgette to get rid of the excess water, and use a pepper towel to pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together courgette, flour, cheese, fresh parsley, eggs and basil.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden, then flip and cook on the other side for 3 minutes.
- Put in a serving plate and serve!
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Notes
- Grate the Courgette raw and unpeeled.
- You can go with a grater for grating the Courgette if you want, but a food processor is a much quicker option.
- It is okay if you are not able to squeeze out all the moisture from the grated Courgette. In fact, a little bit of moisture helps the mixture stick together.
- Another way to remove the moisture is salting the Courgette, but it is slower than squeezing.
Some Variations
- Adding mint to the courgette fritters is a popular option.
- Spice up your Fritters with a pinch of cumin or spaced paprika if you are a lover of spices.
- If you are a fan of watery eyes and a burning mouth, add dried chilli flakes or add hot sauce to the batter.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with parmesan or feta for variations in flavour and texture.
- Corn kernels are amazing additions to the Fritters.
- You can swap out the garlic powder with a finely chopped garlic clove.
- Sliced spring onions will give a flavour boost to this recipe.
- You can choose to bake your Fritters instead of frying them to tailor them to your dietary restrictions, if any.
Nutrition
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I love zucchini fritters especially with yogurt sauce.
I like spicy courgette fritters more, I replace cheddar cheese with mozzarella and add hot pepper.
Made them for my daughter in lunch and she loved them. Thanks!