Zucchini Fritters

5 from 4 votes

Zucchini Fritters – zucchini coated in taco seasoning breadcrumbs and baked until crispy! Served with a creamy salsa dipping sauce. Great way to get your family to eat more veggies!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Ingredients

2 small zucchini
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 whole egg beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning

Sauce

1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400º F. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Slice zucchini into about 1/4 inch slices.
2 small zucchini
In a bowl combine buttermilk and egg.
1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 whole egg beaten
In another bowl mix together panko, breadcrumbs, and taco seasoning.
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
Dip each slice of zucchini in the egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs.
Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Meanwhile mix together sour cream, salsa, and ranch for the dipping sauce. Store in fridge until ready to serve.
1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup ranch dressing, 1/4 cup salsa
Remove zucchini fritters from the oven. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

Notes

Recipe from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking

Can I Use An Air Fryer?

Yes, arrange breaded zucchini in the air fryer basket and cook at 390º for 8 minutes, flipping half way.

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