Zucchini Tots
These zucchini tots are a simple vegetable-based recipe that is perfect as a snack, lunch boxes and for baby-led weaning.
Why This Recipe Works
- Simple method
- Every day ingredients
- A nutritious bite including vegetables, protein, carbohydrates and fat
Ingredients you will need
To make my baked zucchini tots you will need:
- zucchiniÂ
- chives
- onion powder
- plain flour
- grated cheese
- eggs
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Plain flour: this recipe will work with gluten-free flour or rice flour.
- Chives: These could be substituted for grated onion or finely sliced spring onions
- I use grated cheddar cheese or grated colby cheese.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Baked Zucchini Tot Recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius, 400F
Grate the zucchini, and squeeze it between your hands to get rid of as much liquid as possible.
Step one: Place 100 grams of the squeezed zucchini with the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine with a wooden spoon.
Step two: Line a tray with baking paper. Place tablespoon scoops of the zucchini tot batter on the lined tray.
Step three: Bake at 200 degrees celsius for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini tots are golden
Top Tips
Here is how you can make these zucchini bites perfectly every time!
- Take the time to squeeze out the grated zucchini, the dryer the zucchini the better the final zucchini tot!
- The number of eggs required for this recipe may vary between 1-2 depending on the size of the eggs and how dry the grated zucchini is. You can always make the batter with one egg, then add a second if the batter is not coming together.
- I do not add salt to this recipe when making it for baby-led weaning, you can season the batter with salt and pepper for older family members.
FAQs
Cooled zucchini tots can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. They can be reheated in either the microwave or in the air fryer.
Zucchini tots can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients
- 1-2 medium zucchini 100 grams grated zucchini once squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon chives
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup flour 75 grams
- ½ cup grated cheese
- 2 eggs 1-2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius
- Grate the zucchini, and squeeze it between your hands to get rid of as much liquid as possible.
- Place 100 grams of the squeezed zucchini with the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine with a wooden spoon.
- Line a tray with baking paper, place tablespoon scoops of the zucchini tot batter on the lined tray.
- Bake at 200 degrees celsius for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini tots are golden.
Notes
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- Take the time to squeeze out the grated zucchini, the dryer the zucchini the better the final zucchini tot!
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- The number of eggs required for this recipe may vary between 1-2 depending on the size of the eggs and how dry the grated zucchini is. You can always make the batter with one egg, then add a second if the batter is not coming together.
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- I do not add salt to this recipe when making it for baby-led weaning, you can season the batter with salt and pepper for older family members.
- Zucchini tots can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to. 3 months.
- Cooled zucchini tots can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. They can be reheated in either the microwave or in the air fryer.
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- Plain flour: this recipe will work with gluten-free flour or rice flour.
- Chives: These could be substituted for grated onion or finely sliced spring onions
- I use grated cheddar cheese or grated colby cheese.