Bacon Zucchini Fritters {Paleo, Whole30}

Bacon Zucchini Fritters {Paleo, Whole30}

from paleorunningmomma.com
45 min

These savory bacon zucchini fritters are easy to make, packed with veggies and downright addicting!  They're delicious served as a side dish or appetizer with homemade ranch dip.  These tasty fritters are also paleo, Whole30 friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups grated/shredded zucchini (about 2-3 medium)
  • 3/4 tsp salt (to “sweat” the zucchini)
  • 6 Slices Sugar Free Bacon from Jones Dairy Farm
  • 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot flour
  • 1 large egg (whisked)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 Tbsp cooking fat - rendered bacon fat (ghee, or coconut oil)

Directions

  1. 1

    To “sweat” the shredded zucchini, place it in a collander, then place the collander over a bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and allow it to sit that way for at least 20 minutes - the longer it sits, the more water is drawn out.

  2. 2

    While the zucchini sweats, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp, then drain and crumble, set aside. Reserve 2 Tbsp of the fat if desired for frying the fritters.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mix together the prepared zucchini, crumbled bacon, coconut flour, arrowroot, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. If you rinsed the zucchini, you may want to season with a bit more salt to suit your taste (although the bacon adds saltiness too!)