Description
Delicious and crispy zucchini fritters made with grated zucchini, creamy feta cheese, and fresh herbs, pan-fried to golden perfection. These zucchini fritters are a perfect appetizer or side dish, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures with a fresh garlic yogurt sauce accompaniment.
Ingredients
Zucchini Mixture
- 3 medium zucchini (about 1 lb, grated)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup flour
For Frying
- 6 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil for frying)
To Serve
- Garlic yogurt sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Combine grated zucchini and sea salt in a bowl, then place the mixture in a fine mesh strainer set over another bowl. Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow excess juice to release.
- Squeeze Out Moisture: Use your hands to firmly squeeze out all the liquid from the zucchini. Transfer the squeezed zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, eggs, minced garlic, and chopped dill to the zucchini. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir until the batter is uniform and holds together.
- Heat Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of avocado or olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. A cast iron skillet works best for even cooking.
- Form and Cook Fritters: Place a heaping tablespoon of the zucchini batter into the hot skillet. Flip the spoon to release and press down slightly to form a flat patty. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and set on the underside.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the fritter and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and the fritter is cooked through.
- Drain and Repeat: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the frying process with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve: Serve the zucchini fritters warm, optionally accompanied with a garlic yogurt sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to help the fritters hold together and crisp up.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour if desired.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice to the batter.
- These fritters are best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet or oven for crispiness.
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet for best frying results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
