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Baked Zucchini Fritters

These zucchini fritters are flavored with scallions and garlic. Oven-baked, they are easy to make and delicious!

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 9 large fritters
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini unpeeled; 2 large
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt divided, or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • Olive oil spray extra virgin
  • ½ cup scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup superfine almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour

Instructions

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  1. Grate the zucchini using your food processor's grating attachment or the largest holes in a box grater.
  2. Place the grated zucchini in a strainer set atop a bowl. Mix ½ teaspoon of kosher salt in. Allow to drain for 30 minutes, then press on the zucchini with a spoon to extract even more liquid.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper and spray it with extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Transfer the grated zucchini to a medium bowl. Mix in the scallions, garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, eggs, almond flour, and coconut flour.
  5. Use a 4-tablespoon scoop to scoop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten and shape the mounds into rounds. Spray their tops with olive oil.
  6. Bake the fritters until golden brown and fragrant, for about 15 minutes on each side, spraying again with olive oil after flipping them. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The more liquid you remove from the grated zucchini, the crispier the fritters will be. You might be tempted to skip this extra step, but please don't. It's essential to the success of this recipe.
  • Coconut flour is highly absorbent and helps absorb extra liquid. You can omit it and increase the almond flour by ¼ cup.
  • Instead of baking them, you can fry the fritters in batches in a nonstick skillet with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook them over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave at 50% power or in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. They keep well in the fridge and are just as tasty on the fourth day as on the first. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2fritters Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 289mg (12%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9large fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 2fritters
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.