Description
Crispy Zucchini Fritters with a refreshing lemon yogurt sauce make a delightful appetizer or light meal. These golden-brown fritters are packed with fresh zucchini and flavored with garlic, perfect for a quick and healthy dish that pairs beautifully with a tangy, creamy dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 2 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs or cheese as desired
Lemon Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate the zucchini and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, which will help achieve crispy fritters.
- Drain Zucchini: Using a clean kitchen towel, firmly squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy fritters.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini with the egg, flour, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or cheese. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Heat Oil: Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to fry the fritters but not smoking.
- Cook Fritters: Using about 2 tablespoons of the batter for each fritter, drop them into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with a spatula and fry each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well to create a tangy dipping sauce.
- Serve: Serve the warm zucchini fritters alongside the lemon yogurt sauce for dipping, enjoying them fresh and crispy.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from the zucchini is crucial for crispy fritters.
- You can add herbs like dill or parsley, or a bit of grated cheese for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as fritters may lose crispness when cooled.
- The lemon yogurt sauce can be adjusted in tartness by adding more or less lemon juice.
- These fritters can be cooked in batches and kept warm in a low oven if needed.
