Baked Zucchini Fritters
These Zucchini Fritters can be baked or pan-fried to perfection, with a crispy outside, tender middle, and only 5 simple ingredients!
Servings: 9 fritters
Calories: 58kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini shredded (6 cups) or 3 medium whole
- 2 small garlic cloves grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup any flour I used whole wheat (see notes for almond flour)
- 1/2 cup dill, parsley or green onion finely chopped
- 1 3/4 tsp salt divided
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Greek yogurt or sour cream for topping
- 4 tsp oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add shredded zucchini mixed with 1 tsp of salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another large bowl, whisk eggs, garlic, flour, herbs, 3/4 tsp salt and pepper.
- Using your hands, squeeze liquid from zucchini in batches as much as you can and add to the bowl with batter. Stir well to combine.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Fill large ice cream scoop with batter, place on prepared baking sheet and flatten with the back of the scoop. You can also use big spoon or a small ladle. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, flip and bake for another 12 - 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Fry: Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl 2 tsp oil. Using trigger ice cream scoop, place zucchini mixture on a skillet and flatten with the back of a scoop. Can use large spoon as well.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, flip and fry for another 3-4 minutes. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Serve fritters hot or cold topped with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container lined with double folded paper towel for up to 3 - 4 days.
- Freeze: For up to 3 months. Then thaw on a counter for 3 hours or in the fridge overnight.
- Double the recipe if serving more than 3 people and/or would like to have some leftovers. I usually do that since these are very popular.
- If using almond flour: Use 1 cup almond flour and 3 eggs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g