Zucchini fritters make a great light meal, appetizer or snack. I love eating them with a little vegan sour cream on top. If you have a garden with a lot of zucchini that needs to get eaten, then you will want to save this one! You could make a lot of fritters at once and freeze the leftovers, simply double, triple or quadruple the recipe. Want more recipes to use up all your garden zucchini? Try any of these:
Vegan Zucchini Bread Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Roasted Squash and Zucchini Vegan Sour Cream Enchiladas
How to make vegan zucchini fritters
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below. Trim the ends of the zucchini, then shred using the large holes of a grater (or food processor with a shredding attachment). Place the zucchini in a fine strainer over a bowl or in the sink, toss with a little salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible with your hands and place in a bowl. This helps the fritters not be soggy, so don’t skip this part! While the zucchini sits, get out a large mixing bowl and add the ground flaxseeds and water to it. Mix a little and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken. When the zucchini has been squeezed out, add it to the bowl with the flaxseed mixture, along with the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, green onions and optional fresh dill or parsley. Stir until well incorporated. Heat a large pan and add a few tablespoons of olive oil. Place about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture on the pan and flatten the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook 2-3 minutes more.
Can I bake them instead?
Yes, you can bake them instead of frying in a pan. Use parchment paper or a baking sheet sprayed with oil. Place a few tablespoons of zucchini mixture on the pan at a time, and flatten somewhat. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, then flip and bake 15 more minutes until crispy on the outside.
How to store leftover zucchini fritters
Refrigerator: Place fritters in a covered container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer until warm and crispy. Freezer: Cool cooked fritters completely, then place in a freezer friendly bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat from frozen, place directly in the oven or air fryer until warm and crispy.
Frequently asked questions
What to serve with vegan zucchini fritters?
You can eat them as a light meal or snack with some vegan sour cream, or pair with more filling items, such as:
Basmati Rice, brown rice or quinoa Oven Roasted Potato Wedges Vegan Baked Beans BBQ Tofu or BBQ Tempeh Marinated Tofu Vegan “Chicken” (Seitan based) Vegan Naan, hummus and vegetable sticks such as carrots and cucumbers Vegan Caesar Salad
