Zucchini Patties with Bisquick – A Recipe for Egg Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Patties with Bisquick uses shredded zucchini, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Follow this recipe for egg zucchini fritters for a quick side dish with a crispy edge that everyone loves.

A Recipe for Egg Zucchini Fritters

This recipe comes from West Virginia. The addition of egg to these fritters means the texture is moist on the inside while the outside is golden brown and crispy.

In all honesty, these zucchini patties could be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My kids are crazy and dip them in ketchup, but a nice sour cream would be tasty.

Or use them as a mild side to go with something spicy.

Ingredient List for Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini, shredded and moisture removed: You can use zucchini or summer (yellow) squash for these fritters. Just shred with the skin on and use a dish towel to squeeze out the excess moisture from the shredded zucchini/squash. We prefer using a couple of medium-sized zucchini rather than a really large one for this recipe.

Bisquick Mix: Bisquick is an all-in-one baking mix with the primary ingredients of flour, salt, baking powder, and shortening. You can use a generic all-purpose baking mix or Jiffy Baking Mix as a substitute.

Grated Parmesan Cheese: Yes, this is the grated parmesan cheese you find in the 8 oz. green containers at the grocery store! The Parmesan & Romano Cheese variety works as well. You can use the fancier grated parmesan cheese from the deli section or even grate your own.

Eggs, beaten: Lightly beat your eggs before adding them to the mixture. This helps distribute the eggs evenly throughout the fritter mixture.

Vegetable Oil, for frying: Use regular vegetable oil or canola oil for frying.

Salt and Black Pepper: Season as desired.

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Why are my zucchini fritters soggy?

The trick to getting a nice crispy zucchini fritter is in the process. Be sure to squeeze all the excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before making the batter. To do this, wrap the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or a couple layers of paper towel, and then squeeze it until no more moisture runs out. You’ll be surprised how much water will squeeze out.

How do I keep my zucchini fritters from falling apart?

Be sure to use some type of binder in your zucchini fritter batter. My favorite fried zucchini patties recipe uses both beaten eggs and Bisquick mix. The combination of these two binders will hold the zucchini fritters together during frying. The batter shouldn’t be too wet or too dry.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters with Bisquick

Step By Step Instructions

1. Shred or grate zucchini (do not peel first).
2. Wrap up the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel. Squeeze as much excess water out of the zucchini as possible.
3. In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, Bisquick mix, grated Parmesan cheese and shredded zucchini to form a batter.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to medium-high heat.
5. Scoop batter into hot oil, pressing down gently to flatten.
6. Fry pancakes until brown and crispy on the first side; flip and do the same for the other side.
7. Drain onto paper towel before serving.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

For the full ingredient amounts and recipe steps for Bisquick Zucchini Fritters, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

Recipe FAQs

• To prevent soggy zucchini patties with Bisquick, squeeze all the excess moisture out of the zucchini.
• Jiffy Cornbread Mix could be used instead of Bisquick mix.
• Dried or fresh herbs would be a lovely addition to the batter.
• I used a small cookie scoop to make the perfect sized fritter.
• For the frying oil, vegetable, soybean or canola oil works best.
• Drain the patties onto a paper towel to remove excess grease before serving.
• Just want to fry up some zucchini without the shredding? Try our Easy Pan Fried Zucchini. Want to use your air fryer? Try our Air Fryer Zucchini or this easy Low-Carb Air Fryer Zucchini from Beyer Beware.

Recipe Variations

• Add shredded onion for more flavor.
• Finely chop up other veggies and add to the mixture such as peppers or shredded carrots.
• Stir in garlic powder or onion powder for more flavor.

Old Fashioned Zucchini Recipes

Easy Pan Fried Zucchini 

Spicy Roasted Zucchini 

Parmesan Zucchini Squares 

Dilled Zucchini Recipe 

Our Favorite Patty Recipes

Patties are a small, flat cake of chopped food. Often times we think of a burger patty but there are so many other great options. Our kids love a good patty…mainly because they can dunk it in ketchup! Here are some of our favorite patty recipes:

• Classic Salmon Patties
• Low-Carb Salmon Patties
• Pinto Bean Patties
• Grilled Pork Burgers