Low Carb Zucchini Fritters Food

LOW CARB ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor. Put the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with the teaspoon of salt. Mix the zucchini gently to distribute the salt and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Squeeze the zucchini out with your hands and place into a medium sized mixing bowl.
• Add the eggs and scallion to the zucchini and mix together. In a small bowl, add the rest of the dry ingredients and stir together. Add them to the zucchini and mix thoroughly.
• Heat a medium to large pan over medium - high heat. Pour in enough oil to completely cover the bottom surface of the pan. When it looks hot, stick the end of a wooden spoon into the oil and check for bubbles. If the bubbles are moving quickly, then the oil is hot enough.
• Stir the zucchini mixture one more time and dip a 1/4 cup measuring cup into the batter, level off. Dump the batter into the pan and gently push it into a flat pancake shape with the back of a metal spatula/flipper. Cook for three minutes adjusting the heat up or down as needed, then flip, cooking for another three minutes. Add more oil to the pan as needed to prevent sticking.
• Drain the zucchini fritters on a paper towel before serving. Makes 8 with one fritter per serving.

KETO LOW CARB ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini and salt; set aside for 10 minutes. After ten minutes, drain water from the zucchini by squeezing it with your hand and discarding the water.
• In another bowl, whisk the eggs, shredded zucchini, crumbled feta, garlic, scallions, and black pepper. Stir in almond flour until fully combined.
• To Pan Fry: Preheat a large pan to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop batter into the pan and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden crispy and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined pan and repeat.
• To Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Scoop batter onto a sheet pan and flatten. Spray top with more cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• To Air fry: Preheat Air Fryer to 375F. Place the fritters on the preheated Air Fryer mesh in a single layer. Spray with cooking spray or brush with oil. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn the fritters and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until crispy and golden.
• To serve: Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh chopped herbs. Serve with cold yogurt, sour cream, tzatziki, or your favorite dip.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS, LOW CARB

Steps:

• Shred or grate zucchini . Using fine sieve, press shredded zucchini against sieve to remove as much moisture as possible. Alternately, squeeze handfuls of shredded zucchini to remove as much moisture as possible.
• In a glass mixing bowl, soften cream cheese for about 15 seconds in the microwave oven. Add the Parmesan cheese & stir. Add one egg, stir vigorously to combine & then add the second egg and stir again.
• To the egg mixture add the zucchini, scallions, garlic, salt, pepper, basil & cayenne. Stir until well combined. The mixture will be a bit "loose" because of the egg, but will come together when cooked.
• Heat a well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil & butter. Using an ice cream scoop, portion the fritter mixture into the skillet. My pan is large enough for four small fritters at a time. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow to cook for a few minutes, until the bottom is golden brown.
• Gently flip & cover with lid again for a couple of minutes until cooked through. Serve with sour cream.