Description
Savor the essence of summer with these delightful Crispy Zucchini Fritters served alongside a tangy Creamy Lemon Yogurt. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, each fritter is packed with fresh zucchini flavor and enhanced by aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make snack is ideal for picnics, gatherings, or as a light appetizer that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about ½ inch deep)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grate zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, mix flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and herbs; then add grated zucchini.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet.
- Fry for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, zest, and salt in a small bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg