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Keto Zucchini Fritters

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 servings @ 2 fritters each
Calories 118kcal
Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 400 grams or 14 ounces), ends removed
  • 3 ounces ricotta cheese or see notes above for swapping
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour or see notes above for swapping
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp lemon zest or lime zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped or fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil for frying

Instructions

Pan Fry Instructions

  • Grate or shred the zucchini and place in a colander to drain for 10 minutes.
  • Place into a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and squeeze as much excess moisture and as much water from the grated zucchini until almost dry.
  • Place drained zucchini in a large mixing bowl and add all of the other ingredients, except for the oil, and mix really well.
  • Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to thicken.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a frying pan or large non-stick skillet over medium heat and drop about ¼ cup of mixture at at time into the oil, using a spoon to neaten the edges and spread it out to a fritter. You should be able to make about 10 fritters.
  • Fry until golden brown on both sides. Enjoy immediately.
  • Store keto fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Drop 10 scoops of zucchini batter onto the baking sheet pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown. 

Air Fry Instructions

  • Place the zucchini fritters in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It is helpful to use a silicone or parchment liner so they don't stick. 
    Air fry for about 8-10 minutes at 400 or until they are golden brown.

Notes

2 grams net carbs for one serving which is 2 fritters.
 
This recipe was first published in July 2019.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg