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Crispy pan-fried zucchini fritters with garlic and herbs served with yogurt sauce
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Golden Zucchini Fritters with a Zesty Lemon Yogurt Dip

Crispy pan-fried zucchini fritters made with fresh grated zucchini, garlic, and simple pantry ingredients, served with a cool and tangy lemon yogurt dip. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer / Snack / Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Zucchini Fritters
  • 2 medium zucchini, grated
  • ¼ tsp salt (for sweating zucchini)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or breadcrumbs / gluten-free flour)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt (for batter)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 –3 tbsp olive oil, for frying
  • Lemon Yogurt Dip
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare cookware and ingredients as needed. Cooking results and browning levels may vary depending on pan type, heat level, and zucchini moisture.
  3. Prep the Zucchini
  4. Grate zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and let rest about 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid using a clean towel.
  5. Make the Batter
  6. Combine drained zucchini, egg, flour, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until the mixture holds together.
  7. Fry the Fritters
  8. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
  9. Cook until the fritters are golden on both sides and the centers are fully set with no visible raw egg, flipping once.
  10. Make the Dip
  11. Stir yogurt, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and salt until smooth.
  12. Serve
  13. Serve warm with dip. Allow to cool slightly before eating.

Notes

    • Remove as much moisture as possible from zucchini for crisp results.
    • Cook fritters over medium heat until golden and centers are fully set.
    • Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning.
    • Flip once and allow each side to cook thoroughly.
    • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat until heated through and hot throughout before serving.
    • Keep yogurt dip refrigerated until ready to serve.
    • Discard if odor, color, or texture changes.