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Zucchini Tots

[heart_this] · Aug 19, 2021 · 6 Comments

Zucchini Tots

Quick easy and tasty cheddar zucchini tots, aka baked zucchini fritters!

Potato ‘tots’ are a side dish where shredded potatoes are formed into small cylinders and deep fried until crispy and this is a zucchini inspired version. Instead of using shredded potatoes this recipe starts out with shredded zucchini that’s combined with egg and bread crumbs, which help bind the mixture to allow it to hold together, before being baked until golden brown and crispy. Zucchini generally has more liquid in it that potatoes so it needs to be squeezed to help remove as much as possible and the breadcrumbs and flour help absorb any leftover liquid and still allows the tots to hold their shape! You can make basic zucchini tots and you can also add flavours! I like to add cheese, such as cheddar cheese or parmesan, etc. along with Italian seasoning, or ranch seasoning, or taco seasoning, or cajun seasoning. Zucchini tots make for a great side dish or snack and I like to serve it with gochujang ketchup (1 tablespoon gochujang mixed into 1/2 cup ketchup) to dip them in!

Zucchini Tots

You can either beep fry the zucchini tots or bake them!

Zucchini Tots

You could also look at zucchini tots as baked zucchini fritters with a slightly different shape.

Zucchini Tots

Zucchini Tots
Zucchini Tots

Zucchini Tots

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Quick easy and tasty cheddar zucchini tots, aka baked zucchini fritters!

ingredients
  • 2 cups zucchini, shredded and squeezed to drain excess liquid (about 2 small zucchini)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Mix everything, form into 2 tablespoon tots, balls, discs, etc, and place on a greased baking pan.
  2. Bake in a preheated 425F/220C oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Tip: If the batter is not holding together well, you can mix in extra flour.
Option: Use a different cheese!
Option: Change up the seasoning! Use ranch seasoning, or taco seasoning, or cajun seasoning, etc.
Note: In the photos I served this with a gochujang ketchup! (1 tablespoon gochujang mixed into 1/2 cup ketchup)
Nutrition Facts: Calories 166, Fat 6g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 123mg, Carbs 19g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g), Protein 7g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. rose says

    August 19, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    Can regular bread crumbs be substituted for the panko?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      August 23, 2021 at 11:55 am

      Yes they can! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. ashok says

    August 21, 2021 at 12:28 am

    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

    Reply
  3. Heli says

    August 22, 2021 at 5:19 am

    I forgot to add salt and they were still really nice. I’ll be making these again. A good use for leftover bits of cheese.

    Reply
  4. Chris David says

    August 27, 2021 at 5:52 am

    Great flavors, but, like Brenda, my zucchini were not the brown color in your picture, nor as crispy looking. I followed the recipe – no changes. What do you think makes this difference?

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    Reply
    • kevin says

      August 30, 2021 at 11:46 am

      The browning comes from the tots contact with the pan (bottom) rather than from the side that is on top. Flipping in the middle of baking helps ensure that more than one side gets browned.

      Reply

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