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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
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
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
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Grate the zucchini into a colander, toss with the sea salt and allow to drain 10 minutes.
    grated zucchini draining in colander
  • Dump zucchini into a clean kitchen towel. Wrap towel around zucchini and gently squeeze over sink to remove excess water.
    grated zucchini in towel
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, parmesan cheese, coconut flour, parsley and garlic powder with a spoon. Set batter aside.
    batter ingredients in bowl
  • 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.
    flattening batter in pan with spatula
  • When both sides are nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side, remove from pan and drain fritters on paper towels.
    browning the zucchini patties

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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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