Zucchini Fritters Recipe
These crispy zucchini fritters are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a low carb snack or side dish!
Servings: 6 fritters
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini about 12 ounces
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Using the larger holes on a box grater, grate the zucchini.
- In a colander, toss the zucchini with salt and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Once rested, use cheesecloth or a clean towel to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini.
- In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, egg, cheese, almond flour, green onion, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into fritters.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Cook each fritter for 3 to 5 minutes per side until they're a deep, golden brown.
Notes
- To air fry: Spray fritters with cooking spray and place them in air fryer basket. Cook at 370℉ for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg