Zucchini Fritters in a Pan

Prepare all the ingredients for a simple recipe of zucchini pancakes in a skillet. Peel the zucchini in advance, even if they are young, I don't recommend skipping this step. After all, the skin largely affects the texture of the finished dish. Peeled zucchini are more tender in taste. If desired, you can also replace zucchini with zucchini. They will also need to be peeled.

Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and put it in a deep bowl. Add salt and mix the zucchini well. Set the bowl aside for 10 minutes. This is done so that the zucchini releases its juice.

Peel the garlic. Grate the garlic on a fine grater.

Beat the eggs in a deep bowl. Whisk the eggs with a whisk until foamy. Add the previously grated garlic to the beaten eggs. Carefully add the flour and mix.

Squeeze the zucchini well to remove the juice. It is very important not to skip this step. If the juice is left in the batter, we will need much more flour to achieve the desired texture. This will affect the taste, and the result will be ordinary fritters with a crust. If you don't add flour, the batter with the juice will spread on the pan, forming a pancake. This will not only affect the unattractive appearance of the fritters, but also, of course, the taste. In the future, the juice can be used to make soup, vegetable stew, or green smoothie.

Add the squeezed zucchini to the egg-flour mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined. At this stage, you can add additional ingredients to the zucchini fritters according to your preference. For example, finely chopped fresh herbs, grated cheese, or favorite spices. This will diversify the taste of the finished dish. But my favorite version of zucchini fritters is without any additions. In my opinion, the simplest recipe is also the most delicious one.

Pour some vegetable oil into a frying pan. Place the frying pan on a slightly lower-medium heat. Heat the oil well in the pan. This is very important! If the oil and pan are not hot enough, the pancakes may stick to the pan or fall apart when flipping them over. A well-heated pan allows the zucchini pancakes to quickly form a crispy crust, making them even more appetizing. Using a tablespoon, place the pancakes on the heated pan and fry over a slightly lower-medium heat. Do not make the heat too high, otherwise the pancakes will quickly brown on the outside and remain raw on the inside. Fry the pancakes on one side until they have a beautiful golden color.

Flip the pancakes over to the other side and fry until golden brown. In this way, fry all the pancakes on the pan one by one. During the cooking process, the zucchini pancakes will absorb vegetable oil. That's why we don't pour all the oil on the pan at once. It needs to be added in portions as needed during the frying process. Place the cooked pancakes on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. The pancakes can be served hot or cold. Serve the zucchini pancakes with your favorite sauce, such as garlic, sour cream, or unsweetened yogurt. These pancakes go well with fresh vegetables and salads. Zucchini pancakes made in a pan according to a simple recipe are ready. Enjoy your meal!