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Vegan Zucchini Fritters

Vegan zucchini fritters, so savory and delicious. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, they require 8 ingredients and 25 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 10
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Iosune

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 flax egg
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Trim the ends of the zucchini and grate it using a box grater, using the large holes of a grater. You can also use the grater attachment for a food processor if you have one.
  • Transfer the grated zucchini to a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Mix and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Squeeze out the excess water using your hands, then place the zucchini in a bowl. This step is super important, so don't skip this part or the fritters will turn out soggy.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl (flax egg, spring onions, baking powder, pepper, and flour) and mix until well combined.
  • Heat the oil into a skillet and add the zucchini mixture, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time (I used a cookie scoop because I found it more convenient), and flatten out slightly with the back end of a spoon or spatula.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. 
  • Repeat with the remaining batter and add more oil if needed. Place the cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess oil.
  • Serve your vegan zucchini fritters immediately with some vegan sour cream on top and as a side dish for recipes like vegan chicken, vegan steak, or vegan chicken nuggets.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • If you want to reheat from the fridge, preheat your oven to 350ºF or 180ºC, place the fritters onto a lined baking sheet, and bake for about 10 minutes or until they are heated all the way through. To reheat from frozen, place the frozen fritters on a lined baking sheet and bake at 325ºF or 160ºC until piping hot all the way through.

Notes

  • If you can’t find or don’t like spring onions, you can omit them.
  • I’ve only made this recipe using all-purpose flour, but you could probably use a different type of flour. However, you may need to add just the amount of it. Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
  • Any type of salt and oil will work.
  • Prep time doesn’t include the time you need to leave the zucchini with the salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.9g