Zucchini Fritters (best crispy zucchini fritters with feta & dill)
This is my absolute favorite recipe for zucchini fritters—crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfectly seasoned. The addition of feta cheese, dill, garlic, and lemon zest to the batter makes these fritters truly irresistible.
2 Servings
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1129 kcal | Sugar | – |
| Carbs | – | Cholesterol | – |
| Protein | – | Sodium | – |
| Fat | – | Fiber | – |
| Sugar | – | ||
| Cholesterol | – | ||
| Sodium | – | ||
| Fiber | – |
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min
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.
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).
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!
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!