Crispy Zucchini Fritters | My Italian Grandmother's Recipe

These crispy zucchini and carrot fritters were my Italian grandmother's secret trick to get us to eat vegetables, and they worked every single time. Golden and crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. Once you try them, you'll make a big batch every week. Ingredients: 1 lb Zucchini 4 Carrots 1.5 cups 00 Flour 1 cup Smoked Mozzarella, shredded 3 Eggs Salt & Black pepper Olive oil for frying Directions: 1. Grate your zucchini using a box grater. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. 2. Place the squeezed zucchini in a large bowl. Grate the carrots and add them right in. 3. Add the flour, eggs, shredded smoked mozzarella, salt, and black pepper. 4. Mix well until everything is fully combined into a thick batter. If the batter still feels a little too loose or wet, just add a touch more flour until it holds its shape! 5. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Spoon the mixture into the pan, gently flattening them into small patties. 6. Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and eat them immediately! Whether you eat them warm from the pan, at room temperature, or even the next day, they always taste incredible. Perfect as an easy Italian appetizer, a side dish with grilled meats, or an anytime snack. ⭐ Video Chapters 0:00 Italian Grandma Secret 0:19 Ingredients 0:22 Grating the zucchini 0:57 Adding the ingredients to a bowl 1:37 Making the perfect fritter batter (and how to fix it if it's too loose!) 2:45 Frying them up 3:33 Flipping for that golden crust 4:39 Plating and how to serve them 5:05 Giovanni Why You’ll Love This Recipe: ✅ Crispy & Cheesy: Golden on the outside with a smoky, melty cheese pull on the inside. ✅ Sneak in the Veggies: A delicious, kid-approved way to eat a mountain of vegetables. ✅ Super Adaptable: Perfect as a party appetizer, a side dish, or a late-night midnight snack. 💬 Comment Below: What vegetables do YOU like to sneak into recipes? Let me know in the comments! 👇🥕🧀🇮🇹 Follow Giovanni: ▶️ YOUTUBE: @giovannisiracusaa ▶️ INSTAGRAM: Instagram: giovannisiracusaa ▶️ FACEBOOK: Facebook: giovannisiracusaa ▶️ TIKTOK: TikTok: giovannisiracusaa Tools Used in this Video (links may earn commission): Pots & Pans: https://rstr.co/caraway/43648 10% off Code: GIOSIRA10 Induction Cooktop: https://amzn.to/4sA3pr1 Cooking Tongs: https://amzn.to/400HqMu Box Grater: https://amzn.to/4dtMyiw Pepper Grinder: https://amzn.to/4tIihmd Dish Towel: https://amzn.to/4nJM6lc #zucchini #italianfood #easyrecipe