Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters
Gluten-free zucchini fritters made with simple pantry staples - perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or an easy dinner with salad. Ready in 20 minutes and loved by all!
Servings: 8 fritters
Calories: 107kcal
Equipment
- Non-stick pan for frying
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (75 g) gluten-free all-purpose/plain flour (If your flour blend doesn’t already contain xanthan gum, add ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum to help bind.)
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- 2 eggs
- ¼ onion, finely diced (red, brown, white, or green/spring onions all work well)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional but adds great flavour)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (50 g) grated cheese (cheddar, tasty, or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
- Grate & salt: Grate zucchini and sprinkle over the salt. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Scrunch: Use your hands or a clean tea towel to firmly squeeze or scrunch the zucchini over a bowl to remove excess liquid.
- Mix: In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add gf flour, baking powder, garlic powder, pepper, onion, and cheese. Stir until just combined.
- Combine: Add the squeezed zucchini. The mixture will look thick at first, but trust the process - there’s still moisture in the zucchini to keep the fritters soft.
- Cook: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Drop in spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons per fritter) and flatten slightly. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Place on paper towel if needed. Serve warm or cooled with sour cream, avocado, or salad.
Notes
- Makes 8 decent sized fritters, or you can make 16 x smaller fritters for smaller eaters by using 1 tablespoon of batter each.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cheese or omit altogether.
- Egg-free: Replace each egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water).
- Best texture tip: Squeeze as much water as possible from the zucchini before mixing - this keeps the fritters from becoming soggy.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in a single layer, then reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg