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The Best Zucchini Fritters Recipe

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4.2 from 15 reviews

These zucchini fritters are an easy, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean-inspired recipe featuring crispy, caramelized outsides with tender interiors. Perfect as a light main dish, appetizer, or side, they combine grated zucchini, feta cheese, red onion, and fragrant herbs into savory pancake-like patties that are pan-fried to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 fritters (serves 4)

Ingredients

Zucchini and Preparation

  • 2 pounds zucchini (about 4 medium) with 1 teaspoon salt for draining liquid

Batter

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dill
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed for frying
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Grate and Salt: Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor with a grating disc. Toss the grated zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt and place in a colander. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release excess water.
  2. Squeeze Dry: Using your hands or a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini to prevent soggy fritters.
  3. Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg. Add the drained zucchini, crumbled feta (if using), thinly sliced red onion, grated garlic, dried oregano, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a thick batter forms.
  4. Cook the Fritters: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon dollops of the batter into the pan, flattening each gently with the back of the spoon to form patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat frying the remaining batter in batches, adding more oil as needed. Serve the fritters immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the zucchini to get crispy fritters.
  • Feta cheese is optional but adds a salty, creamy flavor.
  • You can substitute dried oregano with dill according to taste preference.
  • Use a non-stick skillet for easier frying and flipping.
  • Serve fritters hot for best texture, optionally with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a squeeze of lemon.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main, Side dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/the-best-zucchini-fritters-recipe/