Crispy Zucchini Fritters Recipe
This delicious zucchini fritters recipe is unbelievably easy to make, low carb, and they are the perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies! Perfect as a side dish, light lunch or simple snack, these crispy fritters are a great way to use up leftover zucchini.
Servings: 10
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
Zucchini Fritters
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1/3 cup Almond flour
- 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
- 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp Freshly chopped chives
- 1 Tbsp Freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Keto friendly oil for pan frying
Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 coves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Heat a thin layer of keto friendly cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Shred the zucchini well.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, egg, almond flour, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chives, parsley as well as salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine well.
- Drop large tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the heated oil in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove the fritters from the oil, and place on a towel lined plate to drain and cool.
- Serve with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce such as ranch or sour cream.
Dill Sauce Ingredients
- Make the dill sauce by mixing the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 10g | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg