Description
These Healthy Zucchini Fritters are a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish made with grated zucchini, oat flour, and flavorful seasonings. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Fritter Ingredients:
- 3 cups zucchini, ~2 large zucchinis, grated and squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce:
Use this recipe for easy tzatziki sauce.
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate zucchinis, sprinkle with salt, and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine zucchini, oat flour, eggs, garlic, feta, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
- Cook Fritters: Heat oil, spoon batter onto pan, flatten, and cook until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- HOMEMADE OAT FLOUR: Blend rolled oats into flour. Avoid coconut or almond flour.
- AIR FRYER: Air fry fritters for a healthier option. Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
- OVEN: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH: Substitute zucchini with yellow squash.
- FETA CHEESE: Use parmesan or omit for dairy-free.
- STORAGE & REHEATING: Store in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat on stovetop or air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 77 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
