Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with fresh herbs and zucchini. These vegan fritters make a great appetizer, snack, lunch, or side dish.

Servings

4 servings
Makes about 10–12 fritters

Ingredients

For the Fritters

2 medium zucchini, grated
1 tsp salt
½ small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill or basil, chopped
¾ cup all-purpose flour
(or chickpea flour for gluten-free option)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
5 tbsp water
2–3 tbsp olive oil for frying

Optional Dipping Sauce

Vegan Garlic Yogurt Sauce

½ cup unsweetened vegan yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Fresh dill or parsley

Mix all ingredients and chill until serving.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Zucchini

Grate zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.

Place grated zucchini in a colander.

Sprinkle with salt and let sit:

10–15 minutes

This helps remove excess moisture.

2. Remove Excess Water

Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

This step is important for crispy fritters.

3. Make the Flax Egg

In a small bowl combine:

ground flaxseed
water

Let sit:

5 minutes

until thickened.

4. Mix the Batter

In a large bowl combine:

zucchini
onion
garlic
parsley
dill or basil
flour
nutritional yeast
baking powder
pepper
paprika
flax egg

Mix until a thick batter forms.

If mixture feels too wet:

add a little more flour

If too dry:

add 1–2 tsp water

5. Cook the Fritters

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Scoop about:

2 tablespoons batter

per fritter into the pan.

Flatten gently with a spoon.

Cook:

3–4 minutes per side

until golden brown and crispy.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

6. Serve

Serve warm with:

vegan garlic yogurt sauce
lemon wedges
fresh herbs

Serving Ideas

Pair with:

salad
roasted vegetables
grain bowls
wraps
hummus
soup

Storage

Refrigerator

Store up to 4 days.

Freezer

Freeze cooked fritters up to 2 months.

Reheat in:

skillet
oven
air fryer

for best crispiness.

Tips for Crispy Fritters

Removing zucchini moisture is the key step.
Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Medium heat prevents burning before the center cooks.
Chickpea flour creates extra crisp edges.

Variations

Mediterranean Version

Add:

olives
sun-dried tomatoes
oregano

Spicy Version