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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 64kcal
- 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
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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Zucchini fritters are crispiest right after cooking, but leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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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.
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