Zucchini Jalapeno Fritters with Cilantro - Lime Sour Cream

Stack of four Whole Grain Zucchini Jalapeno Fritters on small cast iron skillet.

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Zucchini Jalapeno Fritters with Cilantro - Lime Sour Cream

Whole Grain Zucchini Jalapeno Fritters are the traditional zucchini fritter reinvented with better-for-you whole-grain flour, some kick with fresh jalapeno and zippy Cilantro - Lime Sour Cream on the side!flour, some kick with fresh jalapeno and zippy cilantro sour cream on the side!

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

Total Time1 15

Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables

Cuisine: Southwestern / Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Fritters

3 1/2 to 4 pounds zucchini spiralized or shredded
2 bunches scallions white and light green part only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 jalapeno peppers seeded if desired, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
3 large eggs beaten
1 cup whole wheat flour
Canola oil or vegetable oil, for frying (at least 1/2 cup)

Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

1 cup sour cream regular or light
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 large lime juiced

Instructions

Fritters

Place spiralized or shredded zucchini and scallion in a colander. Toss with salt and let drain for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini with your hands and transfer to a bowl. Season with black pepper as desired.
Add jalapeno, garlic, eggs and flour and mix well.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, place scant 1/3-cup measures of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil. Press the mixture down to form an even, flat cake.
Fry 3-4 minutes on the first side, flip and fry 2-3 minutes on the other side. (Reduce heat to medium if fritters are browning too quickly.) Drain on a wire rack.
Repeat until all the zucchini mixture is cooked.

Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

Combine all ingredients in a deep bowl or beaker. Using an immersion blender, process until smooth. Serve with fritters.

Notes

TIPS:

When frying these zucchini jalapeno fritters (or things such as crab/fish cakes), always flip them AWAY from you to prevent them from being splashed with hot oil!

Drain on a wire rack--not on paper towels. Although the paper towels absorb some of the oil, the fritters will get soggy.

FREEZER-FRIENDLY:

Make as directed and freeze on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
When frozen, place in a zipper-top freezer bag and remove fritters as needed.
No need to thaw. Just place in the oven at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes to heat through. Can also be reheated in an air fryer.

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