Crispy Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters

• porce: 8 servings
• aktivní čas: 20 minutes
• celkový čas: 30 minutes

Ingredience

1 lb zucchini, grated (approximately 2 medium zucchini or 3 cups grated, loosely packed;)

2 large eggs, whisked

¾ cup gluten-free all purpose flour with xanthan gum (we use GF Jules)

½ cup green onion, chopped (white and green parts)

¼ cup fresh herbs such as chives, basil, dill

¼ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

olive oil for frying

Pokyny

Grate zucchini, toss with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 10 mins while you gather your other ingredients. After 10 minutes or longer, squeeze out excess water using your hands or a cheese cloth. Really squeeze well, there will be a lot of water and you want to remove excess water so the center of the fritters aren't soggy.

Add all ingredients (including the grated, drained zucchini) to a large bowl and with a large spoon, mix to combine until the flour is absorbed. Let batter sit for 5 minutes. Note: this is a recipe I do by hand, not with a mixer.

Pan cooking instructions: In a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil (enough to cover the bottom of the pan) and heat until shimmering (not burning). Drop batter in large spoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop or approximately 1/3 cup) onto hot oil to make 8 fritters. (I tend to do them in two batches). Use a spoon or your hand to gently flatten and shape them as needed, cook 4 minutes each side or until golden and crispy. The fritters are basically sauteed, not deep fried, so add more oil as needed when you flip them.Remove from pan and place on baking rack with paper towel underneath to stay crispy.

Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F. Generously spray air fryer basket with a cooking oil of choice. Making 4 fritters per batch, drop batter in large spoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop or approximately 1/3 cup) onto oiled air fryer basket, and gently flatten and shape as needed using a spoon or your hand (be careful as air fryer basket may be hot). Spray the tops of each fritter with oil of choice. Cook 10 minutes. Both sides will be golden.Gently remove from air fryer basket* onto a plate, wipe the basket clean as needed, and repeat for the second batch. *to remove easily without sticking to the air fryer basket, make sure the basket is well oiled, and use a spatula to go around the edges of the cooked fritter, then lift out.

Serve as is, with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, or top with extra herbs. Enjoy!

Any extras stay well in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Enjoy leftovers cold, room temperature or reheat in the microwave or skillet.