Healthy Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

My few comments on the ingredients + don't forget to read the Tips section!

The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.

• Healthy Zucchini - You’ll need two zucchinis to make these fritters. Once grated, this should make about 4 cups. There are various kinds of zucchini that you can choose from depending on where you’re located in the world or what’s available. Feel free to use what you are familiar with. I've used medium zucchini in this recipe which came out about 4 cups.
• Flour - Use gluten-free or all-purpose flour blend. Plant-based flour such as almond flour, coconut flour, or chickpea flour, will also work.
• Eggs - The eggs help to bind the ingredients so that the fritters hold shape while cooking and eating. 
• Oil - Use a brand of olive oil of the highest quality to pan-fry these zucchini fritters. If you don't have olive oil, you can also use vegetable oil or avocado oil. There are some easy key factors to look into when purchasing olive oil.
• Parsley - Fresh or dried parsley will do. You can also use dill or chopped green onion or fresh cilantro. 
• Vegeta - This is my favorite all-purpose seasoning. You could easily make your own seasoning blend by mixing 2 tablespoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 ½ teaspoons of dried basil, 1 ½ teaspoons of dried parsley, and 1 ½ teaspoons of dried oregano. This amount will last for multiple recipes. Here we use only about 1 teaspoon of Vegeta.  
• Seasonings - vegeta already contains salt but these fritters should have enough seasoning overall and you may need to add more salt separately.

Tips

• Before serving the crispy zucchini fritters, place them in a single layer on paper towels so that any excess grease from the frying gets absorbed. 
• For uniform-sized fritter balls, use an ice cream scoop when measuring the zucchini mixture. The scoops that have squeeze levers work the best for easy removal of the fritter batter. 
• If you are concerned that the fritter patties will fall apart when frying, place the rolled balls in the freezer first for about 20 minutes which should help them to keep their shape. 
• Leftover zucchini fritters that have been frozen can be reheated in a skillet, toaster oven, or in an air fryer but you’ll need to keep a close watch as it’s easy to overcook them. 
• Cheesy fritters! A delicious add-in that you may like to consider is freshly grated cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup). 
• I like to leave the zucchini unpeeled but it is only if I have the best, new, and freshest zucchini available. Younger zucchini's skin is great in flavor and not bitter and tough like some bigger and older zucchinis. But this is rather a rare occurrence.

Serving Suggestions

What do you top Zucchini Fritters with?

I like to top my fritters very simply- with sour cream, green onions, and a little red salsa or a drizzle of hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot Sauce or a tiny bit of Tabasco.

Don't forget to add lemon wedges to the serving! Freshly squeezed lemon juice on top of these fritters make one delicious combination.

If you want a more wholesome and bigger meal, serve these fritters as a part of various side dishes or together with main courses such as Chicken Soup and Healing Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup (Vegan).

How Can I Prevent Soggy Zucchini Patties?

Soggy fritters are anything but enjoyable to eat. Here are some ways that you can prevent soggy zucchini fritters:

• Shred the zucchini into smaller pieces. Larger grated pieces of zucchini will naturally hold extra water which can contribute to soggy fritters. Shred the zucchini as you would potato when making hash browns. 
• Once shredded, sprinkling the zucchini with salt will help to draw out excess moisture in the veggies. It’s important to let the freshly shredded zucchini sit in a fine sieve over a bowl for about 10-15 minutes so that the salt has enough of an effect and the liquid collects in the bowl below. 
• Wrap the shredded zucchini in a fine cheesecloth and physically press or squeeze any excess water out. 
• Make sure that you fry both sides of the fritters so that each side crisps up and turns a golden brown. 
• When reheating stored fritters, avoid the microwave which will turn the fritters soggy. Rather, reheat in a skillet, toaster oven, or air fryer. 

Freezing And Storing Instructions

• Store. Once the fritters are cooked, let them cool completely and store in a food airtight container for 3-4 days. If you have any leftover zucchini, store it properly in the fridge.
• Reheat in the oven (best results), air fryer at 400 F for 5 minutes, microwave, or in a nonstick skillet with very little oil.
• Make ahead. Zucchini fritter batter is very easy to make ahead. Zucchinis can be grated 1-2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
• The zucchini corn fritters batter mixed with all the ingredients will chill beautifully in the fridge for 2-3 days and will be ready for cooking. The chilled batter makes slightly crispier fritters!
• Freeze. Transfer cooked fritters to a glass container with a lid (add layers of parchment paper in between the fritters) and pop them into the freezer.
• They'll be good for up to 2 months.