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Crispy Courgette Fritters
A delicious Mexican-inspired snack or side dish made with crispy courgette fritters.
⏱20 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 medium CourgetteGrated
- ●1 cup FriedCrispy breadcrumbs
- ●1/2 teaspoon SpanishSmoked paprika
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Pepper
- ●1 Egg
- ●1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese (optional)
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Instructions
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1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C (350°F).
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2. In a bowl, mix together the grated courgette, crispy breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
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4. Add the egg to the courgette mixture and mix well.
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5. Using a spoon, drop small amounts of the mixture into the hot oil.
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6. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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7. Remove the fritters from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
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9. If using cheese, sprinkle on top of the fritters before serving.