Zucchini Fritters (best crispy zucchini fritters with feta & dill)
Servings: 2 servings (9 fritters)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (675g) zucchini 2 medium
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 3 cloves garlic pressed/minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup (60g) flour spooned and leveled, not scooped
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- zest grated from 1 lemon
- 2/3 cup (80g) crumbled feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- clarified butter/frying oil for cooking the fritters
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and set aside for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.1 1/2 lbs (675g) zucchini
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, chopped dill, minced garlic, basil, flour, lemon zest, and baking powder (all the ingredients except zucchini and feta).2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 cup (60g) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, zest grated from 1 lemon
- Place the zucchini in a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out the water thoroughly (this step is crucial for crispy fritters). Discard the liquid.
- Add the zucchini and feta cheese to the bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir with a spatula or spoon until well combined. Cook immediately!2/3 cup (80g) crumbled feta cheese
- Heat clarified butter or oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat (the more butter or oil, the more delicious and crispy the fritters will be). Best for cooking zucchini fritters is a cast iron pan.
- Scoop about 1 heaped tablespoon of batter for each fritter. Don’t worry about shaping them into perfect rounds; uneven edges will make them super crispy. Avoid smoothing the surface as well; the uneven texture will contribute to a crispy result.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until golden brown and crispy on the other side.
- Transfer the fritters to a wire rack or a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Calories = whole recipe (2 servings = 9 fritters). This is only an estimate!
- I like to serve them with sunny-side-up eggs and a dollop of plain yogurt on the side for a perfect light summer dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 1129kcal