Make batter using chick pea flour and warm water. Allow to sit while preparing the zucchini
Grate zucchini using food processor for ease.
Drain all liquid using cheese cloth or a colander
Add salt, pepper, and garlic to the grated and drained zucchini and incorporate.
Add grated and grained zucchini to the liquid batter and gently fold it in
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to pan and allow to heat.
Shape 14-16 fritter balls
Air Fryer Instructions: Pre-heat air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the bottom pan. Make sure not to overcrowd. Keep shaped as a ball or flatten in a pancake shape. Cook 6 minutes, turn over and spray again, and then cook for another 6-8 minutes.
Pan Fried Instructions: Put 3-4 balls in pan, making sure not to overcrowd. Flatted slightly with spoon to shape a pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes each side, flipping once again for an additional minute. About halfway through batches, add remaining oil to finish batches. Less cook time required as the pan will be hotter. Add more oil if necessary.
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Serve hot.
These can be frozen. Use within 2 months. If refrigerating leftovers, re-heat in microwave when ready. Use ideally within 6 days.