Gluten-Free Veggie Fritters Recipe | Quick & Easy - Simply Quinoa (2024)

These gluten-free veggie fritters are made with a blend of zucchini and carrots, then sauteed in coconut oil instead of deep frying. Quick, easy and tasty!

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It's veggie fritter time and I'm so excited. To me, summertime is fritter season. They're one of those recipes that are so simple to make, everyone loves and make the perfect side dish.

I don't know why I associate them with summer, but I do and now that it's summer, we're making another version.

I'll admit, my favorite fritters of all time are zucchini fritters, but I thought we would change things up a little today and throw in another veg. We're making these gluten-free veggie fritters out of sweet potato, carrotsand zucchini, so they're packed with good ingredients. They also taste incredible!

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The Fastest Way to Grate Vegetables

The first secret to the perfect fritter is the grating method. Fritters are made from grated vegetables and grating vegetables is the worst. Like I actually despise it.

If you've ever had to grate a sh*t ton of veggies on that dumb box grater, you feel me. It's dangerous – I've cut so many knuckles on those this – your arm gets so tired, and it takes FOREVER.

Well…I have the solution: your food processor!

Grating vegetables in the food processor is by far the fastest method. All you have to do is attach the grating blade, feed your vegetables into the top and in a matter of seconds, you'll have an even, perfectly grated mixture. It's genius. And it will save you so much pain, frustration, and soreness.

If you're looking for a good food processor, this is the one I use and I love it!

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How to Make Veggie Fritters

Veggie fritters are actually pretty easy to make. They don't require any fancy ingredients and while they are typically deep-fried, I'll show you my method shortly for making them a bit healthier.

Here's how to make veggie fritters:

  • grate your veggies
  • stir them with some flour
  • add your spices
  • fold in an egg
  • cook until crispy

Literally so easy! If you've never tried before, you're going to be blown away. And they'll definitely become a summertime staple for you.

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How to Make Veggie Fritters Healthy

Okay so let's talking cooking methods for veggie fritters. Most of the time you'll see them deep-fried in vegetable oil. I've never personally deep-fried anything in my life, so we're not doing that.

The other two methods for cooking them are:

  • pan searing in a healthy oil
  • baking

Now baking would be the healthiest, but I also don't find it yields the best consistency. So I always land on pan searing my veggie fritters in a healthier oil. Pan searing reduces the amount of oil that actually gets into the fritter and because you're controlling the quality, you're also controlling how healthy they are.

My two favorite oils for searing these fritters are coconut oil an avocado oil.

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The Best Gluten-Free Veggie Fritters

Fritters are also super easy to make gluten-free. They don't rely on gluten forming, so pretty much any grain-based flour should work.

To make our gluten-free veggie fritters we're doing quinoa flour because it's my fave and I love it and I use it all the time. If you're not a quinoa flour fan, that's a-okay! You can use brown rice, sorghum, chickpea, etc., to make your fritters. The only flours I think you might need to tweak a little are almond and coconut. I'm sure they would work, but they absorb and bind very differently, so it might take a little adjusting on your end.

And now you can see…veggie fritters are the easiest. I can't wait for you to make these because I know you're going to love them! If you're looking for some serving ideas, I'd recommend a tahini dipping sauce, ketchup or some vegan cream cheese. SO DANG GOOD.

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Simple Veggie Fritters

These gluten-free veggie fritters are made with a blend of zucchini and carrots, then sauteed in coconut oil instead of deep frying.

author: Alyssa

yield: 8 fritters

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Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 15 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated sweet potato
  • ¾ cup grated carrots
  • ¾ cup grated zucchini
  • cup quinoa flour (or gluten-free flour of choice)
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Coconut oil for cooking

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, flour, scallions, egg, salt and pepper. Stir the mixture together with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined.

  • Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of coconut oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, form small patties out of the vegetable mixture in your hands.

  • Cook the fritters until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes, then flip cook an additional 1 - 2 minutes. Transfer the fritters to a cooling rack.

  • Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.

  • Serve slightly warm as a side dish.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4448IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

cuisine: American

course: Side Dish

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FAQs

What is a good substitute for flour in fritters? ›

Almond Flour: A little bit of almond flour gives the fritters a fabulous texture without adding many carbs. Coconut flour can also be substituted but you would only need 2-3 tablespoons.

Why are my vegetable fritters falling apart? ›

Lucky for you, I've dealt with my fair share of disappointing fritters, so I've come up with some crafty ways to stop this. If your zucchini fritters are falling apart, it's likely because the fritters are sticking to the skillet or the batter was too wet.

Why are my fritters not crispy? ›

The most common causes for soggy fritters are too much batter (basic flour and egg batter like used in pancakes will never cook up crispy), and whatever you're frittering leeches too much water when cooking.

Why do you put baking powder in fritters? ›

They just need a simple, light batter of flour, cornstarch, and baking powder mixed with seltzer to tie them together. The seltzer and baking powder ensure that the fritters are shatteringly crisp–even slightly tired vegetables emerge from the oil crunchy, fresh, and sweet.

Can you make quinoa flour out of quinoa? ›

And making quinoa flour at home is easier than you may think. All you need is quinoa, a skillet, and a high-speed blender.

What is a gluten-free substitute for plain flour? ›

Here are 16 other flour substitutes you can use for baking gluten-free goodies, and how they work.
  • Buckwheat. Despite the name (which can scare off people), buckwheat is gluten-free and works well as a flour alternative. ...
  • Millet flour. ...
  • Sorghum flour. ...
  • Amaranth flour. ...
  • Black beans. ...
  • Chickpea flour. ...
  • Coconut flour. ...
  • Teff flour.
Aug 24, 2022

Is baking soda or powder better for fritters? ›

Ingredients You'll Need
  1. Flour – All purpose. ...
  2. Sugar – Granulated sugar. ...
  3. Salt – To taste.
  4. Baking powder – Don't use baking soda as it will give off an aftertaste.
  5. Corn – Fresh, frozen, or canned and drained.
  6. Eggs – I used large eggs.
  7. Cream – Half half half cream, which is 10%MF. ...
  8. Oil – For frying, I used canola oil.
Aug 28, 2022

What is the purpose of the egg in fritters? ›

Alternatively, don't use them at all. The eggs are there with the flour to bind the fritters together, and to make the fritters rise a little, but they're not absolutely necessary where cheese will melt and act as binding.

Does baking soda make fritters crispy? ›

Is baking soda or powder best for frying? A pinch of baking soda can help produce crispy fried foods. It reacts with the acid in the batter to create carbon dioxide bubbles. These lead to an airy batter and a crisper, fluffier result.

What can I use to bind fritters instead of egg? ›

16 egg substitutes
  1. Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  2. Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  3. Fruit puree. Fruit puree will help bind a recipe in a similar way to applesauce. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
Mar 30, 2021

How to stop fritters falling apart? ›

Here are some frittering tips:

Chop everything to small dice so that the fritters stay together when frying, you are just adding enough egg and flour to barely coat the ingredients, and large chunks have a tendency to make the fritters fall apart.

Can I use cornstarch instead of flour for fritters? ›

You can also use cornstarch/cornflour, or tapioca flour, instead. Of course, you can certainly just use all-purpose flour, but the fritters will not be as crispy.

Does baking soda or baking powder help batter crispy? ›

Baking powder: Baking powder ensures a light and crispy exterior.

Is baking soda the same as baking powder? ›

Baking soda and baking powder are not the same. Sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda are other names for baking soda. Baking powder is made of baking soda plus cream of tartar and cornstarch. Baking powder can be substituted for baking soda by tripling the amount of baking powder.

How can I thicken my fritter batter? ›

Add flour to your wet batter! Most veggies have a high water content (which we know equals soggy fritters). But don't stress! Adding flour to a wetter batter will give you the thick consistency need to make the perfect batter.

What can I use instead of plain flour for batter? ›

My top 4 replacements
  • Rice flour. A traditional ingredient in many eastern recipes, rice flour is gluten free and a great alternative that you might have in your cupboard. ...
  • Quinoa flour. ...
  • Almond flour. ...
  • Pulse flours.
May 26, 2020

Does batter need flour? ›

Batters are made by combining some sort of flour—usually wheat flour, though cornstarch and rice flour are not uncommon—with a liquid and optional leavening or binding ingredients, like eggs and baking powder. They coat foods in a thick, goopy layer.

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