Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Chickpea Flour
Vegan zucchini fritters with chickpea flour are simple to make with just 6 ingredients! These vegan gluten-free fritters come out perfectly crispy with a delicious savory taste.
Servings: 10 fritters
Calories: 28kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini about 2 cups shredded
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For Cooking
- olive oil
Instructions
- Shred 1 large zucchini with a hand grater. If you notice that your zucchini is very watery as you are shredding it, press the shreds through a fine mesh strainer.
- Add ½ cup chickpea flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to a medium-sized bowl and mix to combine.
- Measure out the shredded zucchini to about 2 cups and add to the bowl of dry ingredients.
- Mix until a thick batter forms, this may take a couple minutes as the moisture from the zucchini is released. If you pressed the shreds, add the reserved liquid as needed.
- Heat a stainless steel or nonstick pan to medium heat. If using a stainless steel pan, check for the leidenfrost effect.
- Add olive oil to the pan, use a metal spatula to spread the oil to evenly coat the surface of the pan.
- Use a ¼ cup scoop to add the batter to the pan.
- Allow the fritters to cook for about 2 minutes. Flip the fritters and cook them for an additional 2 minutes so they are crispy and golden on both sides. Work in batches of 3 or 4 so you don't overcrowd your pan.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and allow them to cool on a paper towel. Dollop them with vegan aioli or sour cream and enjoy!
The water content varies depending on the size and how old your zucchini is. If you're unsure, press the grated zucchini anyways. You can always add the reserved liquid back!
Notes
Storage: Leftover zucchini fritters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
Reheating: Reheat leftover zucchini fritters in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or in the air fryer at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg
