Feta Zucchini Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Feta Zucchini Fritters are the perfect blend of fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant herbs. These easy-to-make fritters feature grated zucchini, tangy feta, garlic, green onions, and a touch of dill, all bound together with a light batter for a perfectly crisp texture. A key cooking tip: thoroughly squeeze the zucchini to prevent sogginess, ensuring each fritter fries up beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, these fritters are ideal as a quick appetizer, a light vegetarian main, or even a snack. Serve them warm with a dollop of yogurt or tzatziki for an irresistible dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, these fritters will quickly become a favorite on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 400g) zucchini
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons, fresh, chopped dill
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 60 milliliters olive oil
Instructions
Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial to prevent soggy fritters.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and chopped dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add this dry mixture to the zucchini mixture and stir to combine.
Beat the egg in a separate small bowl and add it to the zucchini mixture. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive batter forms.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop portions of the batter into the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon to form fritter shapes. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the skillet and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter. If necessary, add a little more olive oil to the skillet between batches.
Serve the fritters warm with a dollop of yogurt, tzatziki, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 10273 mg | 447% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
