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Crispy zucchini fritters with feta and dill.
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Zucchini Fritters Recipe

These crispy zucchini fritters are golden on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed with fresh zucchini, feta, and dill – an easy savory way to use up summer squash.
Prep Time14 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 64kcal
Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini, coarsely grated using the large holes of a box grater
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or ½ Tablespoon dried dill)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • vegetable oil or olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Place a medium colander over a bowl. Toss the grated zucchini with ½ teaspoon of salt and place in the colander to "sweat" for 10 minutes. Wrap the zucchini in a kitchen towel or paper towel and squeeze dry.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, baking powder, garlic powder, remaining salt, and pepper.
  • Add eggs, drained zucchini, dill, feta cheese, and scallions, and whisk just until combined.

Skillet Method

  • In a large skillet, add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and warm over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, use a ¼ measuring cup to portion the fritter batter into the hot skillet.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the underside of fritters starts to turn golden brown. Using a spatula, flip fritters and gently press down to flatten them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Transfer cooked fritters to wire rack to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining batter. Garnish fritters with fresh dill.

Air Fryer Method

  • Follow recipe instructions to make the fritter batter. Next, place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into your air fryer, and use the back of the spoon to flatten a bit.
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you should be able to make 2-4 fritters at a time. Cook in air fryer at 375°F for 10 minutes, until cooked through and golden and crispy on the outside.

Oven Method

  • To bake fritters, follow recipe instructions to make the batter, then scoop fritter batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

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Notes

  • Zucchini fritters are crispiest right after cooking, but leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat, warm them in a skillet over medium heat, in an air fryer, or on a wire rack in a 375°F oven until hot and crisp again. Avoid the microwave when possible, since it softens the exterior.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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