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This Zucchini Fritters Recipe is an easy vegetarian recipe that’s fun to put together, a healthy appetizer or side dish recipe, crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside.
This Zucchini fritters recipe is so tasty it will be hard to have only one serving. They are crispy on the outside but perfectly soft on the inside. Loaded with flavor and veggies, this healthy fritters recipe is great to try to incorporate into your kid’s meals and dinner table. You can have these as an appetizer or side dish. Makes a great side dish for some grilled chicken or salmon.
Why you will love these veggie fritters
- Easy and simple: Super easy to make these zucchini fritters and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
- Healthy: loaded with veggies and good for you ingredients. Perfect way to sneak in veggies into your kids diet,
- Delicious: crispy on the outside, these fritters are so tasty and so delicious and addicting. Serve them with your favorite dip.
How to make zucchini fritters from scratch
- The easiest way to prep the veggies is by using your food processor and set up the small shredding blade. Alternatively, you can use a medium-small grater. The veggies need to be grated in small bits so they can cook evenly.
- Start by grating the zucchini, then squeeze as much water as you can and place them in a large bowl.
- Continue to shred the sweet potato and carrot and add it to the bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients: green onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, eggs, rice flour, and cheese. Using your hands or a large spoon, mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add about one spoonful of mixture into the pan, and gently press it down to create a round shape fritter.
- Cook about 4 fritters at a time, for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate until finished.
- Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!
What pairs well with zucchini fritters?
If you would like to have this zucchini fritters recipe as a side dish alongside a meal and not sure what you can have it with then try these simple and easy salmon recipes:
- Crispy Baked Salmon
- Pan-Seared Southwestern Salmon
- Honey Lime Salmon
- Grilled Lemon Dill Salmon Skewers
- Spice Crusted Salmon
Recipe notes and substitutes
- Flour: use any flour you have on hand. Gluten-free or oat flour will be good substitutes. You may also use almond flour but this will change how moist the fritters will be.
- Tip: squeeze the water out of the veggies to remove any extra liquids from the veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave when ready to serve.
- You may freeze cooked fritters for up to 3 months.
- Replace fresh garlic with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
Frequently asked questions
We recommend cooking the veggie fritters or zucchini fritters first before freezing. Allow them to cool down first, then place in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month. Simply defrost them and reheat either in the oven or microwave.
It is best to use a grater to shred zucchini for fritters or bread. Allow the zucchini water to drain out of the zucchini for about 15 minutes either using a cloth or paper towel. This will prevent the fritters from getting too soggy.
You may simply let the shredded zucchini to sit for 15-20 minutes in a colander or paper towel. The zucchini will “sweat” and most of the water drains out of it. You could sprinkle some salt on zucchini as well to speed up this process.
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Easy Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Large Zucchini
- 1 Small Sweet Potato , peeled
- 1 Medium Carrot, peeled
- ¼ Cup Finely chopped green onion
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2-3 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
- ½ Tsp Salt, or to taste
- ¼ Tsp Ground Pepper , or to taste
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Rice Flour
- ¼ Cup Ground Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ Cup Olive or Avocado oil
Instructions
- The easiest way to prep the veggies is by using your food processor and set up the small shredding blade. Alternatively, you can use a medium-small grater. The veggies need to be grated in small bits so they can cook evenly.
- Start by grating the zucchini, then squeeze as much water as you can and place them in a large bowl.
- Continue to shred the sweet potato and carrot and add it to the bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients: green onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, eggs, rice flour, and cheese. Using your hands or a large spoon, mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add about one spoonful of mixture into the pan, and gently press it down to create a round shape fritter.
- Cook about 4 fritters at a time, for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate until finished.
- Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!
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Notes
- Flour: use any flour you have on hand. Gluten-free or oat flour will be good substitutes. You may also use almond flour but this will change how moist the fritters will be.
- Tip: squeeze the water out of the veggies to remove any extra liquids from the veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave when ready to serve.
- You may freeze cooked fritters for up to 3 months.
- Replace fresh garlic with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I have cooked this a few times with great appreciation from my family. Last time I added chirizo for a bit of bite and that was quite successful.
Yay. Glad you liked it
It says one large zucchini, how much is that measurement wise? Two cups?
Yes. I would say close to 2 cups
This was absolutely delicious. I have a carrot allergy so I just did two small sweet potatoes instead of 1. Quick and easy!
De kat Krabt de Krollen van de trap
Whats the sauce anywayz?
That’s a homemade ranch
These were so yummy! It’s always good when I can find a delicious, healthy veggie recipe!
Thanks! So glad you loved it
Loved this recipe! So simple and tasty
Thanks, Lynne. So glad you liked it.
Any ideas of what to substitute the eggs with?
The egg serves as a binding agent. You can use flaxseed mixed in with some water. Or a bit of greek yogurt watered to be runnier for dipping and binding the flour and crumbs
Was great and super simple!! Loved the mix of ingredients
Thanks Melissa. Glad you liked it.
Can these be baked instead of fried for less fat content?
Hello Peg. Yes you can bake them
Can you use regular instead of rice flour?
Yes you can
Can I just use all purpose flour instead of rice flour? If so how much all purpose flour -1/2 cup? I’m making finger foods for Christmas instead of a sit down meal. My family passes up veggie trays so I thought they might pop these in their mouth.
Yes you can
What other flour can I use besides wheat and rice?
Any flour. All-purpose, oats, gluten-free?
This is my 4th try at zucchini fritters and this recipe is the WINNER!!
Thanks for the feedback, Ann. Glad you liked it.
What kinda dip do you normally serve with this?
The kids love it with Ranch. It tastes great with any dip. Use your favorite
I love the nutricious vegetables and simplicity. I will make it this weekend.
thank you
Barbara
Thank you!
Hubby loved these! Good way to hide the veggies! Will make again!
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback
Are the calories for one fritters or for the whole meal? (4 servings)
Hi. It will make about 8 fitters so it would be 2 fritters per serving.
would you be able to use whole wheat flour in place of the rice flour
Hi there. Yes, you can.
Hello! Do you have a recipe for the sauce for fritters? Thank you!
Hi
It’s just a homemade ranch mix
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tsp Dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh ground white or black pepper
Can yiu tell me what I can sub for zucchini instead ? Txs
Cauliflower or broccoli.
Absolutely fantastic! Will make again and again. Thank you!
Yay. Thanks, Marci. So glad you liked it