Description
These golden, crispy Zucchini Fritters are packed with fresh dill, tangy feta, and tender shredded zucchini. They’re quick to make, beautifully textured, and perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or healthy side dish. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or tzatziki for a fresh and flavorful Greek-inspired bite!
Ingredients
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3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium zucchinis)
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Salt, for draining zucchini
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2 green onions or shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
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2 eggs
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1 garlic clove, minced
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
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½ cup wholemeal or all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Olive oil, for pan-frying (about 2–3 tablespoons)
Instructions
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Grate the zucchini and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let drain in the sink for 30–60 minutes.
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Squeeze out as much liquid as possible using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
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In a large bowl, mix the drained zucchini with eggs, green onions, garlic, feta, dill, salt, and pepper.
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Sprinkle flour and baking powder evenly over the mixture, then gently stir to combine. Add a little more flour if the batter feels too wet.
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Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Scoop a tablespoon of batter into the pan, flattening gently with a spatula. Cook 3–4 fritters at a time for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
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Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Serve warm with yogurt, tzatziki, or lemon wedges.
Notes
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You don’t need to remove every drop of moisture from the zucchini, but the drier it is, the crispier your fritters will be.
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If your batter seems too wet or won’t hold its shape, sprinkle in a little more flour until it thickens.
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Cook in batches and avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain an even, golden crust.
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These fritters freeze well and reheat beautifully in the oven!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetarian
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 218 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
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