Part fritter, part waffle, these courgette fritter waffles (fraffles? witters?) are the first in a long line of experiments with my new waffle maker.
Yes, just in case there was any danger of the six inches of free counter space in my kitchen feeling lonely and unloved, I got a new appliance to fill them. Vegetable chopping now occurs on top of the oven, and you have to move the spiraliser to get to the toaster, but it's fine. The waffles are worth it.
Of course, the first thing I made when we first unboxed our new waffle maker was a batch of regular waffles, which we could make with ingredients we already had in the house (eggs, flour, sugar, etc.). But since my tooth is decidedly un-sweet, I very quickly felt the urge to experiment with other things.
Hence, courgette fritters, waffle-ified!
The fritter mixture is just a simple combination of grated courgette (that's zucchini to some of you folk, I haven't invented a new vegetable), flour, egg, and some fresh herbs - nice and simple. Rather than dolloping it into a panful of sizzling oil, I put it in the waffle maker instead. You do need a good drizzle of oil to get the crispy, fritter-style exterior, but they definitely use less oil this way.
The result is a delicious hybrid of the two - slightly spongey like waffles, but crispy like fritters. Plus they look so pretty. I left mine in a fairly rustic shape (as I always say, it's my get-out clause for lazy sloppiness), but you could spread the mixture more evenly into the waffle maker if you'd prefer a perfectly square fraffle (yes I'm using that word now).
The waffle maker I used was the Sage Smart Waffle Iron (part of Heston Blumenthal's range). It's got a nifty little timer, which you can set to make light or dark waffles, depending on how crispy you like them. My favourite part is the moat around the edge to catch any overflow (normal waffle mix expands a lot as it cooks, so it's easy to make a mess). I'm definitely looking forward to experimenting with this thing more!
Disclosure: I received the Sage waffle iron as a gift, but I was not obligated to write about it or promote it on the blog. I think it's pretty awesome. This post contains affiliate links.
Courgette fritter waffles
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- 250 g courgette zucchini, ~ 2 small or 1 medium courgettes
- 100 g plain flour ~ ⅔ cup
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- Small bunch fresh chives chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 3 teaspoon oil
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt optional, to serve
Instructions
- Grate the courgette, and spread it out on a few layers of kitchen paper. Lay a few more layers on top, and press down to squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Transfer the grated courgette to a large bowl. Add the flour, and mix to coat. Next add the eggs, chopped chives, and a generous amount of salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- Drizzle a small amount of oil into the waffle maker, and add the fritter mixture, spreading it around into your desired shape. Drizzle a little more oil on top, and close the lid of the waffle maker. Cook until the waffles are browned on the outside, and fairly firm (they will take a good few minutes, maybe up to 10 minutes depending on your waffle maker).
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
Note: nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose. Information above is for one waffle.
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Claudia | The Brick Kitchen says
Savoury waffles?! Crazy! But looks so good and such a good idea for those crispy edges - I must try it! :)
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I never have tried savoury waffles before but I imagine these would be delicious! I can definitely see myself making them and topping them with a bit of relish and a poached egg. Yum.
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Ahh you guys have got some great ideas. Anything is better with an egg on top! :)
Katie Bryson says
These look mind-bendingly good Becca... and worth getting a waffle maker for. I'd like to dip them in sweet chilli sauce and creme fraiche... right now!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Sweet chilli sauce and creme fraiche sounds AMAZING!
Nazima says
clever idea - and a nice way to add a bit of goodness to this brunch staple! delicious
mila furman says
OMG this is so awesome Becca!!! I have been thinking about replacing my panini press with a waffle maker...I am itching to make the change... Maybe just maybe :) Love how zucchini has become the go-to for sprucing food up :)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I'd say a panini press is more versatile, so perhaps a waffle maker shouldn't be a replacement - you'll just have to have both ;)
Brand & Beauty says
Woow this looks so delicious, I will save this recipe for one time I have time to make this. Looks so yummy, perfect for me that like low carb food and trying to stay away from sugar. Thank you for sharing! xx
fashion-mommy says
They look amazing, I love courgettes but am never really sure what to do with them.
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
I think they should be called "friffles" and I am dying to get a waffle maker so I can try these out!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I like friffles!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
I am in love with my waffle maker - the most often asked question in my kitchen is "will it waffle?"
Great use of courgette, of course it makes them healthy, and guilt free, which means MORE waffles!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Haha I like 'will it waffle?'. I quite like making toasted sandwiches in the waffle maker but a lot of the cheese splurges out and they end up a little dry.
Judith (Mostly About Chocolate Blog) says
Wow - this look absolutely amazing and it's a fab recipe I would never have even thought of on my own. I'm going to have to dig my unloved waffle maker out and give this a shot!