Crispy Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters
Crispy on the outside, irresistibly soft and tender on the inside, great flavor and packed with zucchini but not soggy at all! A quick + easy zucchini recipe (less than 30 minutes) that satisfies that craving for something savory, warm and bready. Update with air fryer instructions.
Servings: 8 fritters
Ingredients
- 1 lb zucchini, grated approximately 2 medium zucchini or 3 cups grated, loosely packed;
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- ¾ cup gluten-free all purpose flour with xanthan gum we use GF Jules
- ½ cup green onion, chopped white and green parts
- ¼ cup fresh herbs such as chives, basil, dill Dill has a strong flavor so if you use, I recommend 1 tablespoon. My family loves the fritters with just chives and basil (I do 2 tablespoons of each)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate zucchini, toss with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 10 mins while you gather your other ingredients. After 10 minutes or longer, squeeze out excess water using your hands or a cheese cloth. Really squeeze well, there will be a lot of water and you want to remove excess water so the center of the fritters aren't soggy.
- Add all ingredients (including the grated, drained zucchini) to a large bowl and with a large spoon, mix to combine until the flour is absorbed. Let batter sit for 5 minutes. Note: this is a recipe I do by hand, not with a mixer.
- Pan cooking instructions: In a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil (enough to cover the bottom of the pan) and heat until shimmering (not burning). Drop batter in large spoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop or approximately 1/3 cup) onto hot oil to make 8 fritters. (I tend to do them in two batches). Use a spoon or your hand to gently flatten and shape them as needed, cook 4 minutes each side or until golden and crispy. The fritters are basically sauteed, not deep fried, so add more oil as needed when you flip them.Remove from pan and place on baking rack with paper towel underneath to stay crispy.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F. Generously spray air fryer basket with a cooking oil of choice. Making 4 fritters per batch, drop batter in large spoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop or approximately 1/3 cup) onto oiled air fryer basket, and gently flatten and shape as needed using a spoon or your hand (be careful as air fryer basket may be hot). Spray the tops of each fritter with oil of choice. Cook 10 minutes. Both sides will be golden.Gently remove from air fryer basket* onto a plate, wipe the basket clean as needed, and repeat for the second batch. *to remove easily without sticking to the air fryer basket, make sure the basket is well oiled, and use a spatula to go around the edges of the cooked fritter, then lift out.
- Serve as is, with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, or top with extra herbs. Enjoy!
- Any extras stay well in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Enjoy leftovers cold, room temperature or reheat in the microwave or skillet.
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Can I substitute potato flakes flakes for the flour?
Hi. Substituting potato flakes for the flour isn’t recommended for this recipe. Dehydrated potato flakes absorb moisture completely differently than gluten-free flour—they will soak up the eggs and zucchini liquid to create a thick, heavy mashed potato texture rather than a crisp fritter batter. They also lack the binder (like xanthan gum in the flour blend) needed to hold the fritters together, so they will likely fall apart in the pan.
These were delicious! I’d never had a zucchini fritter before but they were gone within 10 minutes. My 1 year old loves them too!
So happy you and your 1 year old loved them! Thank you!
I’ve been making these about once a week with zucchini from the garden. They’re perfect.
I am anxious to try this recipe. I’m going to use my waffle iron.
That sounds like fun — I would just really coat the waffle iron well with your oil of choice so that the batter does not stick.
Thank you for this delicious recipe! We doubled the garlic and Parmesan (just preference) and it’s a great addition for our celiac safe meals. Thank you for the care you take with your instructions
So happy you loved them! And thanks for sharing your changes.
I made these with cheddar instead of parmesan. They came out really awesome! I was trying to figure out the calorie count – looks like each one is somewhere in the 100 calorie range. Ate two today, saving the rest for another time. Highly recommended!
Love the swap! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so happy I found your recipe that uses both the zucchini and the basil from my garden. Thank you these fritters were very tasty!
They were great. My husband wanted more.
Happy you both loved them! Thank you!
Everyone loved them!
These were absolutely delicious and easy to make. Will be making them again!
So happy you loved them! Thank you!