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!
I struggle on a daily basis to get my family to eat vegetables. Corn on the cob (which is borderline a vegetable) is about the only thing that flies. Sometimes I get sneaky and put them in Zucchini Muffins and other things, so they can’t be identified.
And I refuse to deep fry veggies to get them eaten, talk about defeating the point. So I continue to put them out there, in hopes that one day they will get eaten. In the mean time I will try recipes like this to see if they work. Sometimes it works! Like Crispy Cauliflower Fritters. And now these Zucchini Fritters!
I am sensing a pattern here. My family likes their veggies crispy. And if it can have fritter in the name, it stands a better chance. So I refuse to deep fry, but put breadcrumbs on it and bake it is fair game. And provide a dipping sauce….bonus! My family likes things spicy! Want proof? Read the fun story from our Pepperoni Pizza Burger incident.
These zucchini fritters are coated in breadcrumbs that are seasoning with taco seasoning. So they definitely aren’t boring! The dipping sauce is slightly tangy from the ranch dressing, and spicy from the salsa. You can use a mild salsa if you don’t like things spicy. But the dipping sauce is the perfect thing to get my family eating vegetables.
To get the zucchini fritters extra crispy, I like to bake them in a wire rack, so the air can circulate around them. Then they get baked and crispy on all sides at once. Another dipping sauce that would be great with these fritters is Cane’s Sauce. If you have that in your fridge, use it here!
Need more veggie side dish recipes?
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Pan Charred Asparagus
Marinated Vegetable Salad by Valerie’s Kitchen
Indian Spiced Roasted Vegetables by It’s Yummi
Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites by Cookin’ Canuck
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!
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 whole egg beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbls taco seasoning
- 2 small zucchini
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice zucchini into about 1/4 inch slices.
In a bowl combine buttermilk and egg. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In another bowl mix together panko, breadcrumbs, and 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.
Remove zucchini fritters from the oven. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Recipe from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking
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Canes Sauce Recipe
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Italian Herb Dipping Sauce
Pasta Salad with Summer Sausage & Grilled Veggies
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Chocolate Cake
Healthy(er) Zucchini Brownies
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Chicken Skewers
Zucchini Muffins
Creamy Zucchini, Tomato & Ricotta Pasta
Crispy Cauliflower Fritters
Lizzy says
I've made zucchini fritters with shredded zucchini, and I know I'd love your recipe, too! Hubby mixes up zucchini with cucumbers…and won't touch either. I think he's a lost cause 🙂
Lizzy says
I've made zucchini fritters with shredded zucchini, and I know I'd love your recipe, too! Hubby mixes up zucchini with cucumbers…and won't touch either. I think he's a lost cause 🙂
Victoria says
This is definitely a win for you! I personally love veggies, especially zucchini. This is a great preparation, way healthier than fried. I'm glad your family is catching onto the veggie wave 🙂 Hopefully more soon!
Victoria says
This is definitely a win for you! I personally love veggies, especially zucchini. This is a great preparation, way healthier than fried. I'm glad your family is catching onto the veggie wave 🙂 Hopefully more soon!
Becka (The Elegant Eggplant) says
this looks SO good, erin! definitely going to try this one out soon. also.. im not a huge fan of "hungry girl" because of all the artificial ingredients she uses, but she did give me one tip i think is interesting… breading with crushed up fiber one cereal! try that one out too 🙂
Becka (The Elegant Eggplant) says
this looks SO good, erin! definitely going to try this one out soon. also.. im not a huge fan of "hungry girl" because of all the artificial ingredients she uses, but she did give me one tip i think is interesting… breading with crushed up fiber one cereal! try that one out too 🙂
Pam says
They look fantastic!
Pam says
They look fantastic!
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sheila @ Elements says
Looks so good! I'm fond of deep frying zucchini and squash, but I'll bet I'd love it baked the way you did it! I'll have to give it try sometime! I bookmarked your recipe so I won't forget. 🙂
sheila @ Elements says
Looks so good! I'm fond of deep frying zucchini and squash, but I'll bet I'd love it baked the way you did it! I'll have to give it try sometime! I bookmarked your recipe so I won't forget. 🙂
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Michelle says
That sounds yummy!! Following you now from Bloggy Moms! If you're interested, I host a weekend hop that starts tonight at 10PM EST. Come join us!
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Joanne says
Great recipe. They sound so good. I always bake and don't miss not having a deep fryer at all. I think everything turns out great in the oven PLUS you won't suffer indigestion. 🙂
Joanne says
Great recipe. They sound so good. I always bake and don't miss not having a deep fryer at all. I think everything turns out great in the oven PLUS you won't suffer indigestion. 🙂
Lexie Lane says
Yum!
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Lexie Lane says
Yum!
Hi Erin, please come and join us over at voiceBoks.com where you will meet a really great group of women who I'm sure will definitely be following you. Also, we are opening up a new directory and would love it if you would submit your recipes there.
Hope to see you there!
sincerely,
Lexie Lane
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PFx says
Hi Erin,
Thanks for the pop-by.
You know one thing I do when I surf around blogs is doing a quick scroll up and down. And I'm surprised!
What you've posted is what I'd make at home too! (or at least what I imagine I'd make) 🙂
And that Zucchini fritters would definitely be great on a piece of pan-fried fish. Yum!
PFx says
Hi Erin,
Thanks for the pop-by.
You know one thing I do when I surf around blogs is doing a quick scroll up and down. And I'm surprised!
What you've posted is what I'd make at home too! (or at least what I imagine I'd make) 🙂
And that Zucchini fritters would definitely be great on a piece of pan-fried fish. Yum!
the constant hunger says
Hey, this is a great idea! Baking instead of frying certainly helps keep those calories in check.
the constant hunger says
Hey, this is a great idea! Baking instead of frying certainly helps keep those calories in check.
Kathy says
I'm going to try this one out. I have two vegatbel eating children who I know would like this, I also have one who has not seen a vegtable since it came in a baby food jar, but who knows! Great blog, I'm now a happy follower!
I found you on Voiceboks.com a new networking site. The blogs are great as are the women. You would fit it perfectly! Hope to see you there!
Kathy says
I'm going to try this one out. I have two vegatbel eating children who I know would like this, I also have one who has not seen a vegtable since it came in a baby food jar, but who knows! Great blog, I'm now a happy follower!
I found you on Voiceboks.com a new networking site. The blogs are great as are the women. You would fit it perfectly! Hope to see you there!
Not Your Ordinary Agent says
yay! so glad i found you via vb! i love zucchini fritters! you might try some of the recipes on my blog too! http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com
Not Your Ordinary Agent says
yay! so glad i found you via vb! i love zucchini fritters! you might try some of the recipes on my blog too! http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com
Tracey says
These sound amazing Erin! I have trouble getting my husband to eat veggies too. Unfortunately I think even breading wouldn't convince him to try zucchini, but that just means more for me 🙂
Tracey says
These sound amazing Erin! I have trouble getting my husband to eat veggies too. Unfortunately I think even breading wouldn't convince him to try zucchini, but that just means more for me 🙂
Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen says
We love zucchini in this house and I know my husband would absolutely love these! Pinned 🙂
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
My garden zucchini is just about ready. I can’t wait to whip up a batch of these. That sauce sounds tasty too!
Megan says
These look so delicious and easy! I can’t wait to try them!
Abeer says
OMG! These fritters look just amazing!
Demeter says
This looks like a great way to encourage others to eat thier veggies! Love how easy it is to make too!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is such a great idea! Perfect for snack and party appetizers!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
What an awesome appetizer idea! Definitely a must-make!