Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
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These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
The word fritter usually conjures up something heavy and deep-fried, but these zucchini fritters are as light as can be. Serve them as a light vegetarian meal or mezze (small plate) with tzatziki and a Greek salad, or as a side dish to my chicken kabobs, grilled chicken or or Greek-style lamb burgers.
What You’ll Need To Make Zucchini Fritters
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by shredding the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor.
Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer, then toss with the salt to draw out the liquid.
Let the shredded zucchini sit for about ten minutes, and then use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. As you can see, there will be a lot of liquid.
Whisk the eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic, and pepper.
Mix well.
Sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over top.
Stir again until evenly mixed.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet, and then drop the batter into the pan. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain the zucchini fritters on paper towels.
Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
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Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk. Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer and set over a bowl. Toss the zucchini with the salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wring all of the excess liquid out of the zucchini with your hands, then set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the dried zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over mixture and stir until uniformly incorporated.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-tablespoon sized portions into the pan, then use the back of a spoon to gently press the batter into 2-inch-wide fritters. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked fritters can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them on a cookie sheet in a 200°F oven until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 152
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
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Well, yum! I mostly followed as written, but used dried dill as I didn’t have fresh. I used only 1 egg and for a little more crunch, I dropped a couple tablespoons of zucchini goop onto a plate covered/filled with bread crumbs. I sprinkled more crumbs on top, flattened to a patty and lifted it with a slotted spatula, tossing patty between my hands to get rid of extra crumbs, and put in my hot oil. Crunchy, yummy, zucchini-y, feta goodness. Thanks, Jenn!
Word to the wise…even if you don’t know the shredder attachment from the chopper on your food processor, and end up accidentally pureeing all the zucchini as a result, these still turn out great!! (Not that I would know anything about this…). Missing the shredded texture, but the taste is still great, and the fritters fry up nicely!
Can you make these up in a waffle maker? If so, would you recommend any changes to the recipe?
Hi Barbara, I’ve never thought to do that, but I think it would work (with no adjustments to the recipe). Please report back on how they turn out!
These are fantastic and light.
What would the baked version of this recipe be Jenn?
Glad you like them, Mari! Unfortunately, it won’t work to bake these – sorry!
Made these last night and they were a hit. Loved the fact I was able to pick all the fresh ingredients from my garden.
Deserves a five star
Made this recipe to go with our fish dinner and it was a hit. My daughter turns her nose up to any steamed green vegetable but “if you fry it i will try it” is her motto and these did not disappoint!
I have made these zuchinni fritters many times before, they’re super easy to make and the flavors are incredible. It’s key to allow the shredded zuchinni to drain well as stated in the recipe; I’ve made it before without being patient enough to wait a bit longer and the juices spill out when the mixture is ladled onto the skillet. Personally I add plenty of feta and dill since I love the taste and it really highlights the flavors of the fritters. I serve them with tzatziki sauce. Great recipe!
Delicious. Made these a few times already and paired them with different grilled meat, i.e. seasoned chicken breast. I love the feta cheese and dill combination. All the sesonings are on point, well balanced. Highly recommend!
These were very good. I really like the feta addition. I served with plain Greek yougurt and it was a lunch hit with my work associates.