Healthy Zucchini Fritters
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
10 fritters
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Calories
77 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, International
Healthy Zucchini Fritters
Description
This recipe starts by grating zucchini and draining excess moisture, crucial for preventing sogginess. The batter mixes zucchini with oat flour, whisked eggs, garlic, crumbled feta, salt, pepper, oregano, and baking powder for lightness. Cooking in olive oil on medium-high heat develops a browned, crispy exterior while keeping the interior moist and tender.
Alternatives include baking in the oven or air frying, which can yield a similar crispness with less oil. Yellow summer squash can be used as a substitute for zucchini without affecting the texture significantly. The inclusion of feta cheese adds a tangy richness but can be replaced by parmesan or omitted for dairy-free options.
Leftover fritters store well in the fridge for several days and reheat best in a pan or air fryer to restore crispness, as microwaving can cause sogginess.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 cup zucchini ~2 large zucchinis, grated and squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whisked
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ cup oat flour (see notes for homemade oat flour instructions)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 - 3 tablespoon olive oil
Tzatziki sauce:
- Use this recipe for easy tzatziki sauce.
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and place them in a large strainer or colander. Sprinkle generously with salt (about ½ - 1 tsp) and let them sit for 10 minutes to allow the excess moisture to drain. After that, use a clean dish towel or cheesecloth to thoroughly squeeze and remove any remaining moisture from the zucchini. This step is crucial to prevent soggy fritters.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, oat flour, whisked eggs, minced garlic, crumbled feta cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
- Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter onto the heated pan for each fritter. Use a spatula to flatten them slightly into shape.
- Cook the fritters for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the zucchini fritters immediately with homemade tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling. Enjoy your delicious and healthy gluten-free snack or side dish!
Notes
- Homemade oat flour is made by blending rolled oats until fine; store-bought oat flour can be substituted but avoid other flours.
- Air fryer and oven baking options offer a healthier alternative to pan-frying but may vary in crispness.
- Yellow summer squash can replace zucchini in equal amounts.
- Feta cheese can be substituted with parmesan or omitted for dairy-free versions.
- Store fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
- Reheat in a pan or air fryer to maintain crisp texture; microwaving is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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