Vegetable Fritters

Name: Vegetable Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 400 g zucchini (approx 2, grated); 2 tsp salt; 260 g carrots (approx 2, grated); 420 g tin corn kernals (drained (or defrosted frozen corn)); 3 eggs (whisked); 2 tsp minced garlic (or 2 fresh cloves, minced); 2/3 cup plain flour (all purpose flour); 2 tbs fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup spring onions (thinly sliced); salt and pepper (to season); canola oil (to cook the fritters (or vegetable oil/olive oil))

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Quick and easy Vegetable Fritters (veggie patties) made with zucchini, carrot and corn and cooked until golden and crunchy on the outside.

Prepped and cooked in just 25 minutes, these healthy fritters make a nutritious lunch or an easy light dinner.

A stack of golden veggie fritters with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Fritters are one of my go-to savoury snack recipes (along with vegetarian sausage rolls, savoury pinwheels and homemade chicken nuggets, of course!)

Not only are veggie fritters super quick and easy to prepare, they're also a massive winner with the kids (believe me, even the fussiest of toddlers).....

My vegetable fritters (also known as vegetable patties) are packed full of grated carrot and zucchini, with bursts of sweet corn and spring onion, and pan-fried until golden and crunchy on the outside.

Let's get cooking!

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

I promise these vegetable fritters will be on high rotation in your house in no time!

Kid-approved veggie smugglers - from fussy toddlers to hungry teens, these corn, carrot and zucchini fritters are packed with healthy veggies. A guaranteed winner with the kids as they're really soft and moist inside, yet with a yummy crunch on the outer!
Great for toddlers finger food - fritters are not just tempting flavours for little ones, they're also great for little fingers to experiment in feeding themselves.
Made from basic ingredients - using basic pantry/fridge staples and inexpensive veggies makes these fritters a super budget-friendly dish... a few veggies go a long way when making vegetable fritters....
Freezer-friendly - make a double batch and freeze some for quick 'grab and reheat' snacks and quick dinners.
Versatile - I've used carrot, corn, zucchini and spring onions in this recipe. However, you can mix and match with any of your favourite vegetable (grated sweet potato is also delicious).
Healthy lunch or dinner - serve the veggie fritters on their own for a light lunch, or add a side salad to make a more substantial dinner.
Thermomix or Conventional - you can make these veggie patties conventionally (with a grater and mixing bowl) or in a Thermomix. I've included both methods in the recipe card below.

An overhead shot of veggie patties with a spoonful of sour cream on top.

What You Need

Just a handful of basic ingredients are needed to make healthy vegetable fritters!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Zucchini - it's important to remove all the moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the vegetable fritter mixture. By removing the moisture, you'll have crunchy golden fritters (NOT soggy ones!). Zucchini's are also known as courgettes.
Salt - is used to help draw the liquid out of the grated zucchini.
Carrot - to give these veggie fritters a delicious sweetness (that the kids will love!)
Corn - you can use a tin of corn kernels (drained) or frozen corn (there's no need to defrost it before using).
Eggs - eggs help to bind the fritters together and make them extra crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside.
Garlic - use jarred minced garlic or mince your own fresh garlic.
Plain flour - also known as all purpose flour. The flour and eggs help to bind the veggies together.
Parsley - or you can substitute for another herb, such as chives (or omit herbs entirely if preferred).
Spring onions - chopped. Spring onions give an additional freshness to the flavour.
Salt and pepper - to season.
Canola oil - or vegetable oil or olive oil. Oil is used to panfry the vegetable fritters until golden and crispy.

Equipment Required

Fritters are a great option if you have limited kitchen equipment!

Equipment you will need:

Grater;
Mixing bowl;
Colander (for straining the liquid from the zucchini);
Frying pan;
Stove-top.

*Alternatively, you can prepare the mixture using a Thermomix machine.

Step By Step Instructions

This is a simple 3 step vegetable fritter recipe!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 - Remove The Liquid From The Zucchini

Grate the zucchini and place it into a colander or sieve.

Sprinkle over the salt (it helps to draw out the moisture).

Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Squeeze out all of the moisture and place grated zucchini into a mixing bowl.

Step 2 - Prepare The Fritter Mixture

Add all of the remaining fritter ingredients (minus the oil) to the bowl with the grated zucchini.

Zucchini, carrot, spring onions, flour and parsley in a bowl.

Mix all ingredients together until completely combined.

Step 3 - Cook The Fritters

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat (not too high though as you don't want the fritters to burn).

Place heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan and flatten each fritter out slightly.

Allow to cook for approximately 2 minutes or until golden underneath.

Gently flip over and cook on the other side until also golden.

The vegetable fritters are ready when they're crunchy on the outside and cooked through (they'll still be deliciously soft on the inside).

Place the cooked fritters onto a paper towel lined plate.

Repeat the cooking process in batches with the remaining mixture.

Golden crunchy veggie patties on paper towel.

Expert Tips

Avoiding soggy vegetable fritters - place the grated zucchini into a colander or strainer, mix through the salt and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out all of the liquid well and discard it. This is a VERY important step to avoid soggy fritters!
Cook the fritters in batches - depending on the size of your frying pan, you'll be able to fit approximately 3-4 fritters per batch.
Serving suggestions - serve the fritters with your favourite sauce (I like sweet chilli!), or a dollop of sour cream, kewpie mayo or creamy aioli. Add a side salad to make a simple healthy dinner.
Substitutions - you can mix and match with any of your favourite vegetables (grated sweet potato or potato, capsicum and peas are all great options too).
Storing - you can store vegetable patties in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Freezing - place the vegetable fritters in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Place a sheet of baking paper between each layer of fritters.

A stack of golden crunchy fritters on a cake stand.

FAQs

How do I stop my vegetable fritters from going soggy?

We want golden crunchy fritters... without ANY sogginess! To achieve this, it's important to remove ALL of the moisture from the grated zucchini. Place the grated zucchini into a colander or sieve. Stir through the salt and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Use your hands to squeeze out all of the moisture well.

Can I make vegetable fritters egg-free and dairy-free?

Yes, you could substitute the eggs for the equivalent amount of chia eggs for an extra healthy alternative.

How do you keep fritters crispy whilst you're cooking batches?

Once cooked, place the vegetable fritters onto a baking paper lined plate to remove any excess oil. Serve as quickly as possible, or keep in a low oven while you cook the remaining fritters.