Bacon Zucchini Fritters
Paleo, Whole30
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 16 fritters
Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated/shredded zucchini about 2-3 medium
- 3/4 tsp salt to “sweat” the zucchini
- 6 Slices Bacon
- 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:
- Sweat the Zucchini (most important step!):
- Shredded zucchini.
- Place shredded zucchini in a collander over a bowl.
- Sprinkle on sal.
- Let sit at least 20 minutes.
- Squeeze out remaining water using paper towels.
- Cook bacon and crumble.
- Combine zucchini, bacon, coconut flour, arrowroot, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Scoop the mixture in heaping Tbsps or cookie scoop into the hot skillet with bacon grease and press down to about 1/2” thickness.