For a quick and easy midweek dinner, you can't beat our 4 ingredient Thermomix Zucchini Fritters!
Ready in just 15 minutes, these are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
When it comes to cooking dinner during the week, I aim for fast, kid-friendly and easy meals. And these Thermomix Zucchini Fritters are certainly all of those things!
You can serve them on their own or with a side salad, a dollop of sour cream, sweet chilli sauce, chutney or kewpie... whatever you like!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
There's so much to love about our Thermomix Zucchini Fritters:
- Quick & Easy - have these fritters on the table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you race in the door and want to have dinner ready in no time.
- Kid-Friendly - the kids will love adding their favourite sauces or condiments to these fritters... or they can eat them plain (a favourite option with fussy kids!).
- Freezer-Friendly - pop any leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- 4 Ingredients - made from just zucchini, flour, egg and parmesan - there's no need to make an extra trip to the supermarket.
- Versatile - serve the Thermomix zucchini fritters warm or cold, in school lunchboxes, for an easy dinner or a quick lunch!
What You Need
Just 4 basic ingredients:
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Zucchini - also known as courgettes. This vegetable is a great budget-friendly option when zucchinis are in season!
- Parmesan Cheese - this firm cheese gives the fritters a delicious flavour.
- Egg - use a large egg (approx 60g).
- Self Raising Flour - this gives the fritters a fluffy texture.
Step By Step Thermomix Instructions
It couldn't be easier to make these zucchini fritters with the help of your Thermomix!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Grate The Parmesan
Place the parmesan cheese into the Thermomix bowl and mix until finely grated.
Set aside until needed.
Step 2 - Grate & Strain The Zucchini
Place the zucchini (cut into chunks) into the Thermomix bowl.
TIP: There's no need to wash the bowl after setting aside the parmesan cheese.
Press Turbo 2-3 times or until grated.
Place the zucchini into a sieve and squeeze out all of the liquid with your hands.
Return the strained zucchini to the Thermomix bowl.
Step 3 - Combine The Ingredients
Add the reserved parmesan, self-raising flour and egg to the Thermomix bowl containing the zucchini.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix until combined.
Cook the fritters in a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil (or vegetable oil) over medium heat.
Turn the fritters over halfway through cooking. Serve immediately.
FAQ
Yes, you can make the fritter mixture up to 1 day ahead of cooking. Keep it stored in the fridge in an airtight container until needed.
You can eat them on their own or add your favourite condiments. Sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, chutney or kewpie mayo are all popular options. You can also add a side salad to make the meal more substantial.
Absolutely!
Expert Tips
- Keep Warm - place your cooked Thermomix zucchini fritters into a warm oven (or your ThermoServer) while you cook the remaining fritters.
- Storing - keep cooked fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing - freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat the fritters directly from frozen (or defrost beforehand if preferred) using a microwave, frying pan or oven.
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Thermomix Zucchini Fritters
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Stove-top
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 40 g parmesan cheese
- 400 g zucchini cut into chunks (approx 2-3 small zucchinis)
- 70 g self raising flour
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to season
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the parmesan cheese into the Thermomix bowl and grate on Speed 10, 8 seconds. Set aside.
- Place the chopped zucchini into the Thermomix bowl and press Turbo/Pulse 2-3 times or until coarsely grated. Place into a strainer and squeeze out ALL of the excess liquid.
- Place the parmesan cheese, strained zucchini, self raising flour, egg and salt and pepper into the Thermomix bowl. Mix on Reverse Speed 4, 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat once more.
- Add 1 tbs olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Add tablespoons of the mixture and flatten down. Cook for 2-3 minutes either side or until golden and crisp.
- Place cooked fritters into a warm oven or ThermoServer while you cook the remaining ones.
Notes
- Doubling - this recipe can be doubled.
- Keep Warm - place your cooked Thermomix zucchini fritters into a warm oven (or your ThermoServer) while you cook the remaining fritters.
- Storing - keep cooked fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing - freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat the fritters directly from frozen (or defrost beforehand if preferred) using a microwave, frying pan or oven.
Gigi says
What a fabulous recipe, easy and oh so tasty. I’ll have to make double in future as they didn’t last long. Thank you for sharing .
Bianca says
Hi,
I turbo pulsed five times and my zucchini is mush. Will it still work?
Lucy says
Hi Bianca, yes it should!
Hovelites says
The addition of Parmesan is brilliant. It adds mouth feel flavor rather than cheesiness. Of course, if you like cheesiness you could add grated cheddar.
But one quibble: surely squeezing the grated zucchini in a bit bag would remove more liquid? I’d add a bit more zucchini to keep the ratio of zucchini to egg.
Cassie says
Just made them kids are in love. Do you think if I cook them will they be ok to freeze
Lucy Mathieson says
Absolutely!
Jacqui says
Do you think these will work without the Parmesan?
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Jacqui, yes the would definitely still work 🙂
Ali says
Could I make these the night before and reheat them for breakfast? Or will they turn to mush?
Lucy Mathieson says
You can definitely reheat them! They're also great for school lunch boxes!
Aria Smith says
This looks so delicious, These types of foods are perfect for this season, thanks for sharing