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Zucchini Latkes

Crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, these zucchini latkes are a perfect appetizer or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Box grater or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • slotted spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Use a box grater or food processor to grate the zucchini finely.
  2. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, grated onion, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. In a frying pan, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  5. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
  6. Cook each latke for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the latkes from the oil and place them on paper towels.
  8. Serve the latkes warm with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce.

Notes

These latkes are delicious on their own but can be enhanced with pairings like sour cream or applesauce.