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Low Carb keto Zucchini Fritters have an extra zing when you use fresh basil, Parmesan and add a dash of sriracha sauce. Hot and on the table in 20 minutes. #bakingoutsidethebox #zucchinifritters

These Keto Zucchini fritters are an old family favorite at our house. They are great in the fall when you find those last few enormous zucchinis hiding in the garden.
Often Zucchini dishes turn out too soft or soggy. I use a trick to overcome this problem when making this recipe.

After shredding the zukes, I place all the shreds in a colander and toss it with the salt and set it aside for 15 minutes.  The salt draws the liquid out of the shreds and then you can press the zucchini with the back of a wooden spoon or pour the shreds into a cheese cloth and gently squeeze the liquid out.  You needn’t squeeze them completely dry though.  Then you can pour the zucchini in a large mixing bowl and put together the rest of the recipe.  This process makes for a much nicer texture in the finished fritter and they hold together more easily while cooking.

Fry the zucchini patties on a lightly greased griddle or frying pan till golden brown and hot.

Although it’s optional, I love the addition of  1-2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil for a bit of extra zing.  The patties are about 2.6 carbs each total or 1.7 net carbs — a real bargain for a vegetable dish.  (And yup, if you look carefully, there are a few kernels of corn in this batch… a fam request. I took my portion out of the mixture before adding the corn. 😉  .)

Low Carb keto Zucchini Patties have an extra zing when you use fresh basil, Parmesan and add a dash of sriracha sauce. Hot and on the table in 20 minutes. #bakingoutsidethebox #zucchinipatties

The Zucchini Fritters are fantastic as a side dish with fish or chicken or you can let them take center stage and star as the main dish..  I usually offer them with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and Sriracha sauce on the side.  Enjoy! – Laura

If you like zucchini, you might also enjoy my recipes for: Zucchini Taco Lasagna, or Lemon Basil Zucchini Bake.

Keto Zucchini Fritters with Basil

Laura Hickman
Keto Zucchini Fritters have an extra zing when you use basil and Parmesan and add a dash of sriracha sauce. On the table in 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 12 fritters
Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup Zucchini, shredded
  • 1 large Egg Whole
  • 1/2 tsp Chopped Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Shredded Parmesan
  • 1 cup Onions finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • In large mixing bowl, stir together shredded zucchini, onion, egg, basil, garlic, salt and grated Parmesan.
  • Form into 12 patties.
  • Fry in olive oil in large pan till patties are hot and golden on both sides.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with sour cream and Sriracha sauce on the side if desired
Keyword zichinni fritters

More Keto zucchini inspirations:

Zucchini Eggs Benedict

Zucchini Savory Muffins

Zucchini Cannelloni

2 Comments

  1. Carla Lucas November 8, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Could they be done in the oven instead of being fried?

    Reply
    1. Laura_Hickman November 8, 2015 at 3:19 PM

      You could try it, but you would need to grease the pan well or they would stick and it would most likely change the texture a bit. I’ve never tried this so please let us know what temp/ time you used if you have success.

      Reply

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