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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes

    Published: Aug 20, 2012 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    When you need to use up your zucchini harvest, these simply fried zucchini pancakes with herby oregano are fried to perfectly crisp and served with cool and creamy creme fraiche.

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes with Creme Fraiche and Oregano

    I have to be honest, I can not wait to get home and back into my kitchen. I know we all say that don’t we? I have a recipe that I’ve been waiting to blog and is perfect to use up those leftover summer zucchini (or squash). This is also pretty easy to whip up. Everything is common staples in a kitchen and the use of a cast iron creates the perfect crunch.

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes with Creme Fraiche and Oregano

     It is fried though, but I figured if we’re frying organic home grown vegetables…there has to be a balance in there, right?  

    Method:  

    1) Using the shredding blade on your food processor (or just grate), grate zucchini and red onion and place in bowl. Sprinkle with some kosher salt and allot to sit for a few minutes.

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes with Creme Fraiche and Oregano

    2) Meanwhile, get your skillet hot and pour about 1/4in canola or vegetable oil in.  

    3) Using a kitchen towel to place all the zucchini in and squeeze out the extra water. The salt will help pull the water out. Squeeze as much as you can to get it super dry.  

    4) Put shredded zucchini and onion back in bowl and add egg, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, fresh oregano. Toss to combine.  

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes with Creme Fraiche and Oregano

    5) Use a table spoon to drop even sized pancakes in the hot oil. You know they are hot when it sizzles. I test it out with a small piece of zucchini first.

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes with Creme Fraiche and Oregano

    6) Fry on one side until golden brown and then carefully flip over to fry other side. Reserve to a paper lined plate and sprinkle with kosher salt.

    7) Top with a dollop of creme fraiche and a small sprig of oregano.

    Fried Zucchini Pancakes

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    These simply fried zucchini pancakes with herby oregano are fried to perfectly crisp and served with cool and creamy creme fraiche.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 64 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2-3 zucchini ends cut off
    • 1/4 red onion
    • 1 egg
    • 1/4 c flour
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • few sprigs fresh oregano
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Canola oil for frying
    • Creme fraiche for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Using the shredding blade on your food processor (or just grate), grate zucchini and red onion and place in bowl. Sprinkle with some kosher salt and allot to sit for a few minutes.
    • Meanwhile, get your skillet hot and pour about 1/4in canola or vegetable oil in.
    • Using a kitchen towel to place all the zucchini in and squeeze out the extra water. The salt will help pull the water out. Squeeze as much as you can to get ut super dry.
    • Put shredded zucchini and onion back in bowl and add egg, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, fresh oregano. Toss to combine.
    • Use a table spoon to drop even sized pancakes in the hot oil. You know they are hot when it sizzles. I test it out with a small piece of zucchini first.
    • Fry on one side until golden brown and then carefully flip over to fry other side. Reserve to a paper lined plate and sprinkle with kosher salt.
    • Top with a dollop of creme fraiche and a small sprig of oregano.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Miriam @ Overtime Cook says

      August 20, 2012 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been meaning to make zucchini pancakes! These looks super delicious!

      Reply
    2. Renee says

      August 21, 2012 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      I love zucchini cakes! It is one great way to use the abundance of summer zucchini.

      Reply
    3. rhonda shapiro?Hedgar says

      August 21, 2012 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      I must have these!

      Reply
    4. RavieNomNoms says

      August 22, 2012 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      These look heavenly!

      Reply
    5. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

      August 29, 2012 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      Wow, what a beautiful view. So glad to hear that you had an amazing time with the girls.

      I love zucchini pancakes, and yous look so good. I’m going to make these this weekend to go with my #SundaySupper chicken.

      Reply
    6. Kristin says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a yummy recipe, but I can’t seem to get my zucchini pancakes to come out crispy. What am I doing wrong in the recipe?

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        November 4, 2013 at 6:59 am

        Hi Kristin! My tips are the same with any latkes…SQUEEZE as much water as you can after shredding. Add a bit of salt to help pull the water out. And also make sure your oil is hot enough. Test it by putting a piece of veggie in there, if it sizzles right away, its ready! Good luck 🙂

        Reply
    7. vivian says

      July 25, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Can i use Olive Oil for recipe, as i do not use Canola or Veg oil.
      Also i am going to use Parsley to top off instead of Oregano.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        July 25, 2021 at 9:51 pm

        Hi Vivian…yes, those substitutions will be perfect! I’ve always moved from canola to grapeseed, avocado and olive oil.

        Reply

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