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Frittelle di Zucchine
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Frittelle di Zucchine

Crispy, savory, with a touch of mint! These zucchini fritters are the perfect summer snack or starter, straight from the Italian garden.

By Giovanni Siracusa

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July 29, 2025

Frittelle di Zucchine

By Giovanni Siracusa

Ingredients

  • 900

    g (2 lbs) Zucchini with flowers

  • 3

     Eggs

  • 60

    g 00 Flour

  • 60

    g Plain breadcrumbs

  • 75

    g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

  • Sunflower oil, for frying

  • Salt, to taste

  • Fresh mint, chopped (for topping)

TOTAL TIME

30 minutes

20-30 servings

This recipe is all about transforming garden ingredients into something golden, crispy, and delicious!

A cutting board with zucchini flowers, flour, grated cheese, an egg, a potted herb plant, and a box labeled GRATSI set outdoors with greenery and water in the background.

STEP 1

Remove the flowers from the zucchini. Rinse and gently clean the flowers, then chop them roughly. (If your zucchini didn’t come with flowers, no worries, just start with Step 2.)

A glass bowl filled with chopped yellow and green vegetables sits on a wooden cutting board, with some small vegetable pieces scattered around.

STEP 2

Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

STEP 3

In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped flowers, eggs, Parmigiano, flour, breadcrumbs, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix well until fully combined.

A glass bowl filled with chunky guacamole sits on a wooden cutting board outdoors, with a potted plant and greenery in the blurred background.

STEP 4

Heat sunflower oil in a wide, shallow pan over medium heat. Once hot, add spoonfuls of the mixture to the oil, flattening slightly.

STEP 5

Fry until golden brown on each side, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Split image: Left side shows several zucchini fritters frying in hot oil; right side displays cooked fritters draining on a paper towel-lined wooden tray. The fritters are golden brown with visible green and orange flecks.

STEP 6

Top with chopped fresh mint and a final shaving of Parmigiano.

Serve warm with a glass of Gratsi White or as part of your aperitivo spread. Buon Appetito!

Two images of zucchini fritters on a white plate, garnished with shredded cheese and herbs, set on a wooden board. The background shows a potted plant, cheese, and a Gratsi box outdoors on a table.

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