Crispy Vegetable Fritters Recipe

Here’s a delicious and easy Crispy Vegetable Fritters recipe — golden, crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with veggies. These are perfect as a snack, side, or even breakfast with a dollop of yogurt or chutney.

🥕 Crispy Vegetable Fritters

🧺 Ingredients (makes 8–10 fritters):

• 1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out liquid)

• 1 cup grated carrot

• ½ cup grated potato or sweet potato (also squeezed)

• ¼ cup chopped scallions or red onion

• ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for a gluten-free version)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp ground cumin or paprika (optional)

• Oil for frying (vegetable or olive oil)

🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the Veggies:

   • Grate the zucchini, carrot, and potato. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible to ensure crispy fritters.

2. Mix the Batter:

   • In a large bowl, combine the veggies, onion, herbs, garlic, eggs, flour, baking powder, and seasonings. Mix until everything is evenly coated and sticky.

3. Heat the Pan:

   • Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.

4. Cook the Fritters:

   • Scoop 2–3 tbsp of the mixture per fritter into the hot pan. Flatten slightly with a spatula.

   • Cook for about 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crisp.

5. Drain & Serve:

   • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

   • Serve hot with yogurt dip, sour cream, chutney, or hot sauce.

🥄 Grandma Mari’s Tips:

• Add a handful of corn kernels or chopped spinach for variety.

• Use leftover mashed potato in the batter for extra richness.

• Make a big batch and freeze them. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.