Greek Zucchini Fritters 🥒🇬🇷

These crispy Greek Zucchini Fritters are delightful little bites that bring the taste of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen! With fresh zucchini, aromatic herbs, and a hint of feta cheese, they make a perfect appetizer or side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are best enjoyed with a side of tzatziki sauce or a fresh Greek salad. 🌿🧀

Ingredients

For the fritters

• 2 medium zucchinis, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil, for frying

For the tzatziki sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 small cucumber, finely grated and drained
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep the Zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then, using a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

🥒 Removing excess moisture is key to achieving crispy fritters!

2. Make the Fritter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, flour, feta cheese, parsley, dill, green onions, eggs, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

3. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil over medium heat.

4. Fry the Fritters: Using about two tablespoons of the mixture per fritter, drop spoonfuls into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

5. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

6. Serve: Serve the fried fritters warm with tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.

🍽️ These zucchini fritters are best enjoyed freshly fried, but leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven for a crispy finish.

Variations

• Add a Kick: Mix in some crumbled red pepper flakes for a bit of spice! 🌶️
• Customization: Replace feta with goat cheese or omit the cheese for a dairy-free option.
• Herb Swap: Use mint instead of dill for a refreshing twist.
• Air Fryer Option: For a healthier version, cook the fritters in an air fryer at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Enjoy your crunchy Mediterranean delights! 🥙✨