Here’s a crispy, flavorful, low-carb Zucchini Fritters recipe — golden on the outside, tender inside, and perfect as a snack or side 😋🥒
🥒 Zucchini Fritters – The Ultimate Crispy Low-Carb Snack
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 fritters
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- ½ tsp salt (for drawing out moisture)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep zucchini
- Grate zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and let sit 5 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible (very important for crispiness).
2️⃣ Make batter
- In a bowl, mix zucchini, eggs, cheeses, almond flour, garlic, pepper, and paprika.
3️⃣ Cook fritters
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon mixture into pan, flatten slightly.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
4️⃣ Serve
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Fritter – Approx.)
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Total Carbs: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Net Carbs: 2 g
✅ Low-carb
✅ Keto friendly
✅ Gluten-free
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch, add 1 tbsp psyllium husk
- Air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes
- Serve with garlic aioli or sour cream
- Add herbs like parsley or dill
