Description
Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Sauce are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh zucchini, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, these savory fritters make a delicious appetizer, snack, or light meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Then, squeeze out as much liquid as possible using your hands or a clean kitchen towel to ensure the fritters will be crispy.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the well-drained zucchini, eggs, flour, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, thinly sliced green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat the skillet: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring the oil is hot enough to sizzle the batter on contact but not too hot to burn.
- Form and cook fritters: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture per fritter into the skillet. Flatten each slightly with a spatula to form small discs. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and have a crispy exterior.
- Prepare the garlic yogurt sauce: While the fritters cook, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
- Serve: Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil if necessary. Serve them warm with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Thoroughly squeeze the grated zucchini to remove excess liquid; this step is critical for achieving crispy fritters.
- Fresh chives can be substituted for green onions for a slightly different flavor.
- Leftover fritters can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to restore their crispiness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
