Whether you are following a Whole30 or Paleo diet or you just want a deliciously healthy breakfast recipe, these Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters are for you. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - just how a good fritter should be. I’ve categorised these as a breakfast food but you could go right ahead and enjoy them any old time of day. You want to take them to work for lunch with a side salad? Go for it! Fritters as good as these shouldn’t be confined to one meal! I know that these fritters will become a favourite in your home, just like they are in mine. Looking for more fritter recipes? Try these Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters or these Pea & Sweet Corn Fritters.
🥘 INGREDIENTS
To make a batch of these fritters you’ll need the following ingredients (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)…
CarrotsZucchini Brown OnionEggsAlmond FlourGarlic Powder Olive Oil
🍴 INSTRUCTIONS
Place shredded carrot, zucchini into a colander in the sink and sprinkle with salt. Let rest of 10 minutes, then use your hands to squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Place the shredded carrot, zucchini, onion, garlic powder, almond flour and eggs in a bowl and mix with your hands until well combined. Place a tablespoon or so of the fritter mixture in the pan and flatten with the back of the spatula. Repeat with the remaining mixture, cooking in batches without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden and crispy.Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
🥣 STORAGE ADVICE
These fritters keep really well in the fridge or freezer BUT they’ll lose some of their crispiness. Does this matter? Not really. I’ve never found it to be a problem, but it’s just something to be aware of 🙂
IN THE FRIDGE:
Store fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER:
Individually wrap fritters in cling wrap / plastic film, then pop in an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge when you’re ready to use and follow the reheat instructions below.
🌡️ REHEATING FRITTERS
Heat oven to 180C / 350F. Pop fritters on a baking tray lined with baking paper or a silicon mat, and place tray in the oven for 10 minutes, or until fritters are heated all the way through. You can reheat in the microwave, although, I find this method makes the fritters soft and soggy and I don’t recommend it.
💭 TOP TIPS
Be sure to squeeze as much excess moisture from the shredded carrot and zucchini before using it. Without this the fritters will be too soggy.If you find your mixture is a little runny, add a little more almond meal. You need just enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan. Heat the oil in your frying pan before adding your fritter mixture. Cold oil will soak into the fritters and again make them soggy.Cook the fritters in batches, 3-4 in each batch, to avoid overcrowding the pan.
🍽 MORE GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES
Flourless Orange and Almond CakesSweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach CurryCrispy Brussel Sprouts with BaconSheet Pan Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs and VegetablesCrispy Salt and Pepper Tofu
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Be sure to squeeze as much excess moisture from the shredded carrot and zucchini before using it. Without this the fritters will be too soggy.If you find your mixture is a little runny, add a little more almond meal. You need just enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan. Heat the oil in your frying pan before adding your fritter mixture. Cold oil will soak into the fritters and again make them soggy.Cook the fritters in batches, 3-4 in each batch, to avoid overcrowding the pan.
STORING - Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, or individually wrap in cling film & pop in airtight container or freezer bag and store in freezer for 1 month. When you’re ready to use, thaw in the fridge overnight. REHEATING - Preheat the oven 180C / 350F, place fritters on tray and put in oven for 10 mins or until cooked through. UPDATES - First Published March 19, 2018. Last updated March 29, 2019 with more photos and tips - no changes to the recipe. NUTRITION - Nutrition information is a rough estimate from a nutrition calculator. If you need a more accurate calculation, feel free to enter the ingredients you have at home into an online nutrition calculator.
