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gluten free keto zucchini fritters on platter

Keto Zucchini Fritters (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 fritters
Calories: 64
You will love these healthier low-carb fritters made with zucchini and coconut flour. Serve them as an appetizer or a side to complement your meal.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini grated
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Grate the zucchini into a colander, toss with the sea salt and allow to drain 10 minutes.
  • Dump zucchini into a clean kitchen towel. Wrap towel around zucchini and gently squeeze over sink to remove excess water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, parmesan cheese, coconut flour, parsley and garlic powder with a spoon. Set batter aside.
  • Heat about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet. Drop spoonfuls of zucchini fritter batter into hot oil. Fry each side until browned, flattening with spatula as you go.
  • When both sides are nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side, remove from pan and drain fritters on paper towels.

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Notes

Nutritional information per fritter based on 8 fritters total.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat thawed leftovers in the microwave, conventional oven, or air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 64 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 6.7 % | % Protein: 33.3 % | % Fat: 60 % | SmartPoints: 2
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