Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters

INGREDIENTS

• 6 eggs
• 3 zucchinis, shredded
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

• DIRECTIONS

• Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir in the shredded and diced zucchini, then season with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Add the flour a little at a time, stirring between additions until no dry lumps remain.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop the batter into the hot oil by the spoonful a few at a time making sure not to overcrowd the oil. Cook until the fritters are golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.