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!
Summer is all about produce and finding delicious ways to use it. Dinner can be super simple, of just throwing a protein on the grill and using up whatever produce is readily available. Zucchini is one of those summer vegetables that always seems to be more than enough of.
I love baking with zucchini. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is our all time favorite and we make it on repeat all summer long. But getting my family to eat it, not in dessert form can be tougher. But these zucchini fritters are a definite hit.
Getting vegetables into kids and adults can be tough sometimes. So you have to find new ways that everyone enjoys. I for one love zucchini, and will just eat Grilled Zucchini with anything. But my family is a different story. But if you get it in a crispy coating with a delicious dipping sauce, they are all over it.
What You’ll Need
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs (a mix of panko and regular)
- Taco Seasoning
- Zucchini
The dipping sauce is optional, but it is what will really get your picky eaters to enjoy it.
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Ranch Dressing
If you want to make this a little better for you, Homemade Taco Seasoning and Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix are great alternatives to have in your pantry at all times. You know exactly what is in them and can control the sodium and sugar levels.
How To Make Zucchini Fritters
- Get the oven nice and hot and prep your baking sheet. You want to place a wire rack over a baking sheet and spray it with non-stick spray. This will allow the air to circulate and get all sides of the zucchini nice and crispy.
- Slice zucchini into about 1/4 inch slices.
- In a bowl combine buttermilk and egg. In another bowl mix together panko, breadcrumbs, and taco seasoning.
- Dip each slice of zucchini in the egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Meanwhile mix together sour cream, salsa, and ranch for the dipping sauce. You can store in fridge until ready to serve.
- Remove zucchini fritters from the oven. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Can I Use An Air Fryer
Yes, you absolutely can. I have been making this recipe since before air fryers existed, so out of habit I still use the oven. But you can arrange the fritters in an even layer in your air fryer basket and cook at 390º F for 8-10 minutes, flipping half way.
If you don’t want to make the dipping sauce, you can use plain ranch dressing, ketchup or our favorite Cane’s Sauce is delicious on these as well
More Tasty Side Dish Recipes
- Roasted Green Beans
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Tomato Mozzarella Salad
- Fruit Skewers
- Caprese Pasta Salad
- Corn Fritters
- Grilled Potato Packs
Zucchini Fritters
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!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 whole egg beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 small zucchini
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.
- In a bowl combine buttermilk and egg.
- 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.
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.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 268Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 60mgSodium 852mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 3gSugar 8gProtein 8g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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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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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!
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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