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.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time37 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Keto appetizers, Zucchini fritters, Zucchini patties
Servings: 10 fritters
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Anna
- 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
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.
Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.5mg