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    Keto zucchini fritters with bacon

    Published: Aug 29, 2020 · Updated: Jul 16, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    These low carb keto zucchini fritters with bacon are perfect as an appetizer or side dish. They’re an easy-to-make, gluten-free, crispy on the outside but tender and flavorful on the inside dish that’s perfect for a keto diet.

    Freshly made fritters with zucchini on a round ceramic plate garnished with sour cream and chopped green onions and freshly ground black pepper.
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    • Ingredients you will need
    • Step by step instructions
    • Is zucchini keto
    • How many carbs in keto zucchini fritters
    • Serving ideas
    • More low carb recipes
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    Ingredients you will need

    Fresh zucchini - We'll need 4 cups (550g or 3 medium zucchinis) of shredded zucchini.

    Bacon - Make sure that you use sugar-free uncured bacon. 

    Eggs - Eggs will help to bind all ingredients together.

    Almond flour - As always, we use gluten-free and grain-free flour instead of Panco and other non-keto ingredients. 

    Cheese - Cheese is very important in this recipe; it helps our delicious gluten-free zucchini fritters to stay in one piece. I use shredded mild cheddar, but you can use mozzarella as well as parmesan cheese.

    Cilantro - I love to add some kind of green elements to my recipes. Freshly chopped cilantro will complement the flavors from bacon and chili flakes.

    Spices - I use chili flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder to make these healthy zucchini fritters. You can also experiment with different spices! Add some smoky paprika or replace chili with ground chipotle pepper - or add a pinch of ground cayenne. 

    Sour cream - These low carb zucchini patties are meant to be served with some kind of dipping sauce. My personal favorite is cold sour cream, but you can also try to serve this dish with my INSTANT KETO MAYONNAISE or another dipping sauce of your choice.

    Green onions - It's always a good idea to add fresh and crunchy greens on top of the fried dishes to break down those very bold flavors a little.

    view from above of a tower of freshly made zucchini fritters topped with soup cream, freshly chopped green onions and ground black pepper.

    Step by step instructions

    Zucchini contains more than 90% water, so to make our keto zucchini fritters with bacon, we need to get read of as much water as possible. To do that, we’re going to “sweat” our shredded zucchini by placing it in a large mixing bowl and adding 2 teaspoon of salt. Then, mix well and set aside to sweat for 20 minutes.

    Meanwhile, let’s cook the bacon on a skillet over a medium-high heat. When it’s golden and crispy, place it on a paper towel to remove any excess fat.

    After 20 minutes, drain the water from the zucchini by squeezing it with your hands or using a fine strainer. Discard the water and return the zucchini to the bowl with the whisked eggs, cheese, almond flour, cilantro, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Then, mix well using a fork and form 10 even (around 2.5”- 3” or 6-7cm) zucchini patties. You can also scoop around ⅛ cup of the mixture right onto the skillet and gently press down to spread the mixture.

    Cook 3-4 patties at a time on a large non-stick skillet greased with olive oil (or other cooking oil of your choice) over a medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides. After, place on a kitchen paper towel to rest. Repeat with the rest of the patties.

    Serve warm topped with some sour cream and freshly chopped green onions.

    Step by step 6 images collage showing how to make keto zucchini fritters with bacon.

    Is zucchini keto

    Yes, you can have zucchini on a keto low carb diet. One small zucchini (around 100g) contains only 2.5 net carbs; you can literally eat it as much as you want.  Also, it's a good source of potassium - a mineral that’s especially important for those who follow the keto diet!

    How many carbs in keto zucchini fritters

    It depends how big your fritters are! Let's assume that you followed my recipe to a T and made 10 even fritters. If you did that,  you’ll end up with 2g net carbs and only 98kcal per one patty.

    Serving ideas

    I see this easy low carb dish as an appetizer - or even as finger food, if you make these fritters smaller in size. However, it can be served as a side dish, too. Enjoy my keto fritters with this CREAMY KETO BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP, HEALTHY KETO ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP, or try them with my ARUGULA BEET SALAD WITH FETA AND WALNUTS. Also, this zucchini patties recipe can be the perfect food for picky eaters who don't like vegetables.

    Tower of 4 zucchini fritters made with bacon, and cilantro, and topper with sour cream, chopped green onions and ground black pepper on a white parchment paper. chopped green onions are lying around.

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    Recipe

    Close up shot of zucchini fritters on a round beige plate garnished with sour cream, chopped green onions and ground black pepper.

    Keto zucchini fritters

    These low carb keto zucchini fritters with bacon are perfect as an appetizer or side dish. They’re an easy-to-make, gluten-free, crispy on the outside but tender and flavorful on the inside dish that’s perfect for a keto diet.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Keto appetizers, Zucchini fritters, Zucchini patties
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 37 minutes
    Servings: 10 fritters
    Calories: 98kcal
    Author: Anna

    Equipment

    • Non-stick skillet

    Ingredients

    • 4 cup 550g or 3 medium zucchinis, shredded
    • 1 teaspoon salt to sweat the zucchini
    • 6 slices bacon, chopped
    • 2 large eggs, whisked
    • ⅓ cup 35g shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup 50g almond flour
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
    • Salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • Olive oil for frying

    For garnishing

    • Green onions, chopped
    • Sour cream

    Instructions

    • Place the shredded zucchini into a large mixing bowl and add 2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and set aside to sweat for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, cook the bacon on a skillet over a medium-high heat. When done, place it on a paper towel to get rid of the excess fat.
    • After 20 minutes, drain the water from the zucchini by squeezing with your hands or using a fine strainer. Discard the water.
    • Heat a large non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat and drizzle a generous amount of olive oil.
    • Place the drained zucchini in a mixing bowl and add the eggs, cheese, almond flour, cilantro, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well using a fork and form 10 even (around 2.5”- 3” or 6-7cm) zucchini patties. You can also scoop around ⅛ cup of the mixture right onto the skillet and gently press down to spread the mixture.
    • When the skillet is hot, cook 3-4 patties at a time for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides. After, place on a paper towel to rest. Repeat with the rest of the patties.
    • Serve warm topped with some sour cream and freshly chopped green onions.

    Notes

    NET CARB: 2g
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto zucchini fritters
    Amount Per Serving (1 fritter)
    Calories 98 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Potassium 199mg6%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 274IU5%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 52mg5%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Mia

      April 01, 2021 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Everyone in my family love these zucchini fritters (even my picky 6y.o. son!).

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      • Anna

        April 01, 2021 at 10:37 am

        No one can resist these zucchini fritters, even kids!

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