Crispy vegan fritters made with simple ingredients. Moreover, they’re healthy, flavorful, and perfect for snacks or quick meals.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need (Serves 4)
- 1½ cups grated vegetables (zucchini, carrot, or potato)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ cup water or plant milk
- Oil for frying or brushing
🔪 Preparing the Batter
First, squeeze excess moisture from the grated vegetables.
Then, add them to a mixing bowl.
Afterward, mix in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices.
Finally, add water gradually to form a thick batter.
🍳 Cooking the Vegan Fritters
To begin, heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Next, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
Then, cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
After that, remove and drain on paper towels.
(Alternatively, bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping once.)
⭐ Tips for Perfect Vegan Fritters
- Firstly, remove excess water from vegetables for crisp fritters.
- Moreover, keep oil at medium heat to avoid sogginess.
- Additionally, don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Finally, serve hot for best texture.
🔄 Variations to Try
- Protein-Rich: Use chickpea flour
- Herbed: Add parsley, dill, or cilantro
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour blend
- Baked: Brush with oil and oven-bake
💚 Health Benefits
Vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Moreover, chickpea flour adds plant-based protein.
Because these fritters are vegan, they contain no cholesterol.
As a result, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional fritters.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Use mild seasonings
- Make small bite-size fritters
- Serve with ketchup or dairy-free dip
- Add finely grated veggies for smooth texture
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
