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    Best Zucchini Fritters (Keto Zucchini Fritter Option)

    Dated: July 9, 2021 Last Modified: December 15, 2022 by Sarah Mock 1 Comment. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Zucchini fritters are what I make when my garden is producing too much zucchini. Learn my secret to keep zucchini fritter from getting soggy.

    6 zucchini fritters on a grey rectangle plate
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    • 🤩 Here is why this recipe is amazing:
    • 🥫 Ingredients needed:
    • 📝 Notes on the ingredients
    • 🍳 Instructions to make zucchini fritters
    • 📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
    • 1. Fried Goat Cheese
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    🤩 Here is why this recipe is amazing:

    • Uses up zucchini that is taking over your garden!
    • Kids love them because they don't know they are eating vegetables.
    • Switch out the flour for keto friendly flour to make the zucchini fritters keto or low carb.
    • Add extra ingredients to make delicicous variations of zucchini fritters. See below.

    🥫 Ingredients needed:

    zucchini fritters ingredients in bowls with text labeling them

    Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

    📝 Notes on the ingredients

    • Zucchini - medium to large
    • Salt - read how I use this early in the recipe
    • Flour - all purpose but substitute in a keto friendly flour if you want these to be low carb.
    • Baking powder - make sure it is not expired
    • Chives - optional but adds a great flavor profile to the fritters.
    • Garlic powder -
    • Pepper - black cracked pepper
    • Milk - I like whole milk but use what you have
    • Cheese - parmesan cheese is what is shown here but I have other options below.
    • Egg- just one. The egg helps in binding the batter together.

    🍳 Instructions to make zucchini fritters

    4 zucchini fritters pan frying in oil in a cast iron pan
    1. Wash and grate the zucchini.grating zucchini on a microplane grater
    2. Mix the salt with the grated zucchini placing the two in a colander. Allow the salt to pull out the excess moisture for 10 minutes. Press the zucchini to help extract as much moisture as possible. 1200
    3. Discard the excess liquid. flour, spices and chives in a bowl
    4. Combine the dry ingredients to include flour, baking powder, chives, garlic powder and pepper. adding egg and zucchini to the bowl
    5. In a medium sized bowl add the squeezed shredded zucchini, the flour mixture, the egg and the milk. zucchini fritter batter being stirred with a spatula
    6. Stir to combine.
    7. In a cast iron or heavy bottom pan heat ½ inch of fry oil to 350 degrees. 4 zucchini fritters in oil before they are flipped, still raw
    8. Using a small scoop or spoon portion out the fritter into the hot oil.Tip: use the back of the scoop or the spoon to press down the center of each fritter for even frying.
    9. Fry for 2 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and carefully turn each fritter. 4 zucchini fritters pan frying in oil in a cast iron pan
    10. Once flipped fry the fritters for an additional 1-2 minutes. a dozen zucchini fritters draining on paper towels after frying
    11. Remove the crispy fritters to a paper towel lined plate to drain. While the zucchini fritters are still hot, season with salt. zucchini fritter slit in half showing inside texture.
    12. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, if you want!
    a single zucchini fritters in fry oil in a cast iron pan

    📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    Zucchini fritters variations:

    Add 1 cup of corn kernels
    Substitute ¼ cup cheddar cheese for the parmesan cheese
    Add extra spice by adding chili powder, Cayenne Pepper, or even a finely diced jalapeno pepper.
    Substitute keto-friendly flour for the all-purpose flour.

    Can the zucchini fritter batter be made ahead of time?

    Yes! Make the batter up to 4 hours ahead of time but hold out the baking powder until you are ready to make them. Baking powder is double-acting, once when it is made wet and a second time when it is cooked. If you add it ahead of making it, the moisture activation can wear out by the time you cook them.

    How do you reheat the fritters?

    I like to reheat fritters in the air fryer! Air frying for 3 minutes on the highest setting makes them crispy and warmed through.

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    Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger.
    Recipe by:Sarah Mock
    Total Time 38 mins
    6 rounds
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    Zucchini Fritters

    Sarah Mock
    Zucchini fritters are what I make when my garden is producing too much zucchini. Learn my secret to keep zucchini fritter from getting soggy.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
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    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 146 kcal

    HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

    Microplane Artisan Series Bi-Directional Ribbon Blade
    Microplane Artisan Series Extra Coarse Grater
    Mesh strainer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 medium Zucchini (grated)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ⅔ cup Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Chives
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • ½ cup Milk
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
    • 1 Egg
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and grate the zucchini.
    • Mix the salt with the grated zucchini placing the two in a colander. Allow the salt to pull out the excess moisture for 10 minutes. Press the zucchini to help extract as much moisture as possible. Discard the excess liquid.
      ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 medium Zucchini
    • Combine the dry ingredients to include flour, baking powder, chives, garlic powder and pepper.
      ⅔ cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, 1 Tablespoon Chives, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • In a medium sized bowl add the squeezed shredded zucchini, the flour mixture, the egg, cheese and the milk.
      ½ cup Milk, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 1 Egg
    • Stir to combine.
    • In a cast iron or heavy bottom pan heat ½ inch of fry oil to 350 degrees.
    • Using a small scoop or spoon portion out the fritter into the hot oil.Tip: use the back of the scoop or the spoon to press down the center of each fritter for even frying.
    • Fry for 2 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and carefully turn each fritter.
    • Once flipped fry the fritters for an additional 1-2 minutes.
    • Remove the crispy fritters to a paper towel lined plate to drain. While the fritters are still hot, season with salt.
    • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, if you want!

    Notes

    Zucchini fritters variations: 
    • Add 1 cup of corn kernels 
    • Substitute ¼ cup cheddar cheese for the parmesan cheese
    • Add extra spice by adding chili powder, Cayenne Pepper, or even a finely diced jalapeño pepper.
    • Substitute keto-friendly flour for the all purpose flour.
    Can the batter be made ahead of time?
    Yes! Make the batter up to 4 hours ahead of time but hold out the baking powder until you are ready to make them. Baking powder is double-acting, once when it is made wet and a second time when it is cooked. If you add it ahead of making it, the moisture activation can wear out by the time you cook them.
    How do you reheat the fritters?
    I like to reheat fritters in the air fryer! Air frying for 3 minutes on the highest setting makes them crispy and warmed through. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3frittersCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 289IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 2mg

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Natalie

      July 12, 2021 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      This is such a nice summer side. I bet my kids will love this. I'm excited to make this and give it a try. Thanks!

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