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Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Crispy Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe You Need This Summer

Experience the delight of crispy Greek Zucchini Fritters with this simple recipe, perfect as an appetizer or side dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Squeezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 2 cups Zucchini Grated for moisture and bulk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Helps drain moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for vegan
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Spearmint Fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Or parsley as substitute
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Self-Raising Flour Or gluten-free flour
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Use a mix of sunflower and olive oil
For the Yogurt Dip
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Add garlic for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Or dried dill if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds tanginess

Equipment

  • box grater
  • frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Stir well and refrigerate.
  2. Grate zucchini and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for about 30 minutes.
  3. Squeeze grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine squeezed zucchini, eggs, green onions, onion, spearmint, dill, feta, and flour. Mix until well combined.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 170°C (340°F).
  6. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into the oil, frying in batches of 5-6. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with yogurt dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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