Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Yogurt
Delicious and crispy zucchini fritters served with a tangy lemon yogurt sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sweating the zucchini)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or breadcrumbs or gluten-free flour)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for the batter)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions or parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or Parmesan (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (for sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt, letting it drain for about 10 minutes.
- After draining, mix the zucchini with egg, flour, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture into the pan, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- For the sauce, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and chill.
- Serve fritters warm with a dollop of lemon yogurt sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs or cheese. Ensure zucchini is well-drained to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
