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Crispy Zucchini Fritters

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Zucchini Fritters are perfect for a quick and easy-to-make snack, light lunch, or dinner side dish. The zucchini fritters are crispy, golden brown, delicious, and full of fresh flavor. They are low-carb, low-calories, and can be made gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Fritters
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegeterian
Calories: 102
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium (600g/1.3 lb) zucchini
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup parmesan freshly grated
  • 1 garlic clove large, minced
  • ½ cup flour (see note)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch of black pepper
  • 4-8 tbsp olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Sieve
  • Cheesecloth
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Frying Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Zucchini:
  1. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor, use the side with large eyes.
  2. Transfer the zucchini to a fine-mesh sieve and sprinkle with the salt. Set aside for around 10 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out excess liquid using your hands, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag. Set aside.
Batter:
  1. Beat the egg in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl add the grated zucchini, beaten eggs, scallions, parmesan, and garlic. Mix to combine.
  3. Sprinkle the flour and baking powder on top and add a pinch of black pepper. Mix again until the batter is uniform – the batter should be thick and soft.
Frying:
  1. Preheat the oven to 100°C/210°F (to keep the fritters warm).
  2. Heat 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop about ¼ cup of batter in a skillet (do around 3 mounds). Lightly flatten the fritters with a spatula (the fritters should be about 1 cm/0.5 in thick).
  3. Fry for 3 minutes until the underside is golden brown (adjust the heat if browning too quickly). Turn and fry the other side for 3 minutes. Remove excess oil from the zucchini fritters with a paper towel. Transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm. Transfer to a wire rack (if you have one) and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  4. Serve the zucchini fritters warm as they are or with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1FritterCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 9.3gProtein: 4gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 1.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.1gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 14.1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Flour: Oat flour works best and is naturally gluten-free. For a keto or paleo version, you can use almond flour or coconut flour. If you choose coconut flour, start with 1/4 cup and gradually add more if needed — it is highly absorbent, so you usually need less. If no other option is available, you can also use all-purpose wheat flour.
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