Description
Sunshine in every bite! These Greek zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside, herby and feta-kissed inside, and perfect for dipping in cool tzatziki. Whether you’re working through a garden bounty or craving a taste of the Aegean, this is your golden, salty-crunchy ticket to snack heaven. Serve them hot, fresh, and with a big squeeze of lemon!
Ingredients
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5 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium)
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1 tbsp kosher salt (for sweating)
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1¼ to 1½ cups all-purpose flour
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2¼ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt + ¼ tsp black pepper
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2 large eggs
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6 oz crumbled feta
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¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh mint, minced
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Olive oil for frying
Instructions
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Salt & Sweat: Toss zucchini with 1 tbsp kosher salt, rest 15 mins. Squeeze dry—hard!
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Mix Dry: Whisk flour (start with 1¼ cups), baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Add Wet: Stir in squeezed zucchini, eggs, feta, scallions, and mint. Mix gently. Adjust with more flour if batter is too wet.
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Fry to Perfection: Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten slightly. Fry 3–4 mins per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
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Squeeze zucchini until it’s almost dry.
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Let fritters sit on a rack in a warm oven while finishing the batch.
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Serve with tzatziki and lemon wedges!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 kcal per serving
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 5g