Spicy Zucchini Fritters
Crispy, spicy zucchini fritters made in the Thermomix – a quick, healthy, and gluten-free snack or side dish packed with flavour.
Looking for a delicious way to use up a glut of zucchinis? These spicy zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavour. Made effortlessly in the Thermomix, they’re perfect as a light lunch, savoury snack, or a punchy side dish. With a hint of chilli and packed full of veggies, they also happen to be gluten-free and quick to whip up—ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve them with any of our suggestions below for a truly satisfying bite.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt or sour cream and a drizzle of hot sauce
Pair with a fresh herb salad and lemon wedges for a light lunch
Stack with poached eggs and avocado for a hearty brunch
Add to a mezze platter with hummus, olives, and flatbread
Tuck into wraps with lettuce, pickles, and garlic sauce
Use as a veggie burger patty alternative with your favourite toppings
Top with crumbled feta and a sprinkle of dukkah for extra crunch
Need
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The Fritters
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 large zucchini, roughly chopped
- 1 Handful fresh coriander or cilantro
- 2 Teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 Pinch dried red chilli flakes
- 2 eggs
- 4 Tablespoons chickpea flour or rice flour
- 20 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
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The Toppings
- poached eggs, smashed avocado, tomato relish
Do
- 1
Place garlic into the Thermomix bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7. Add zucchini and chop 3 sec/speed 5.
- 2
Tip onto a paper towel and pat dry. Return to the Thermomix bowl and add remaining ingredients, except EVOO. Combine 10 sec/speed 4.
- 3
Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Cook fritters for a few minutes each side until browned.
- 4
Serve with poached eggs and other toppings of your choice.
Bree is a mum who has always loved cooking and baking and became a big Tenina fan when she got her first Thermomix. She was on the very first foodie trip as a customer and hasn't looked back, working for Tenina for over 5 years as a recipe tester and developer, branching out into video master for all of Tenina's lives! She still runs her baking business, creating amazing cakes and macarons for her customer list.
