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Keto Tuna Fritters Recipe (Low Carb:Whole30:Gluten-Free)-25
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Keto Tuna Fritters Recipe (Low Carb/Whole30/Gluten-Free)

Easy keto tuna fritters make a pantry-friendly 20-minute dinner recipe that's also Whole30-compliant.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Fish, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Keto, Whole30
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 fritters
Calories 150kcal
Author Mihaela

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz (415g) can tuna in olive oil drained and flaked
  • 2.5 oz (70g) pitted olives (I use green) chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (51g) almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil to fry

Instructions

  • Drain the tuna well and place it in a large bowl. Using 2 forks, flake it into small pieces.
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  • Chop the pitted olives, dill, and chives. Add all of them into the bowl with the tuna.
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  • Lightly beat the eggs and add them to the same bowl.
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  • Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
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  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add about a spoonful of the tuna mixture into the pan. Slightly spread the mixture with a spatula to form a 3-inch (7.5 cm) circle.
  • Repeat to make 3 more fritters.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
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  • Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat with the remaining oil and tuna mixture to make a total of 12-14 fritters.

Video

Notes

Here's a brief summary of my best Tips & Tricks for this keto fish fritters recipe, all detailed above: 
  1. Tip #1 includes the ingredient substitutions and swaps to make these easy keto fritters with whatever is in your pantry. 
  2. For my recommendations to serve these fish fritters as a complete meal, see Tip #2. 
  3. If you want to mix this recipe up with tasty add-ins, be sure to read Tip #3.

Nutrition

Serving: 3fritters | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg