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A stack of crispy zucchini fritters topped with a dollop of creamy yogurt sauce and garnished with fresh dill, served with lemon wedges on a white plate.
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters

These gluten-free zucchini fritters are a favorite in my kitchen. They’re pan-fried until perfectly golden and crispy, with a tender center and loads of flavor from the seasonings. Best of all, they only take about 10 minutes to cook.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, zucchini, zucchini fritters
Servings: 10 fritters
Author: Julia Elizabeth

Equipment

  • 1 Cheese cloth
  • 1 Cheese grater
  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds zucchini about 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 egg Use Bob's Red Mill egg replacer for egg-free
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup gluten free all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup parmesan
  • ¼ cup fresh green onion
  • ⅛ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Oil for frying olive, avocado, or another neutral tasting oil
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Instructions

  • Grate or shred your zucchini (I use a cheese grater for this step) and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the zucchini with 1 teaspoon of your salt and give it a mix before setting it aside on the counter to sit for 30 minutes. This will help release a lot of the moisture. Drain your zucchini by squeezing it in a cheese cloth and then return the drained zucchini to the bowl.
  • Mix in your egg, then add your remaining ingredients and stir until everything is combined. This will create a sticky kind of batter that can be easily shaped.
  • Heat a large pan on medium-high heat with a tablespoon or so of oil and patty your zucchini fritters thin and add them to the hot pan.
  • Fry your fritters in batches for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove your fritters and serve them hot with lemon wedges and a dipping sauce, such as tzatziki or another favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure the pan is hot before adding the fritters, and don’t skimp on oil—this helps get that golden, crispy crust.
  • Fritters are at their crispiest when freshly cooked. If left out too long, they’ll soften slightly as they cool (still delicious, just less crisp).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 fritter) | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg