Description
These crispy zucchini potato fritters are packed with vegetables, easy to customize, and can be baked or air-fried. They are eggless, gluten-free, and meal prep-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large zucchini (375 g)
- 2 medium potatoes (300 g) (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 medium carrot (80 g)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (50 g) chickpea flour
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini, potatoes, and carrot. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a nut-milk bag, cheesecloth, or a clean kitchen towel.
- Add the veggies to a skillet and stir in all spices. Cook the veggies over low-medium heat with a lid for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat.
- Add the chickpea flour and stir with a spatula to combine. Let the mixture cool until you can touch it.
- Shape the mixture into 6 patties using your hands.
- Choose your cooking method:
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- Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a frying pan and place 3-4 patties in it. Fry on both sides until crispy (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Air-Fry: Cook at 380 F (195 C) for 15 minutes in your air fryer, flipping after 10 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with oil before adding the patties.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400 F (205 C) and bake the patties for 35-40 minutes on a lined baking sheet, flipping after 20-25 minutes. Spray the patties with oil before baking and after flipping for a crispier result.
- Enjoy with a dip of choice.
Notes
- For quick prep, use a food processor grating disk to shred veggies.
- Drain veggies well to avoid mushy fritters.
- For even-sized patties, weigh the mixture and divide by weight.
- For the crispiest results, cook with a light spray of oil and avoid overcrowding. Pan frying gives crispier results but uses more oil.
- Experiment with different vegetables, ensuring similar volumes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Freeze flash-frozen patties in a Ziplock for 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or skillet. Avoid the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried, Baked, Air-fried
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 218 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg