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Mediterranean-Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce

Mediterranean Style Zucchini Fritters With Tzatziki Dipping Sauce on a plater
  • Serves: 8
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

Fritters

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp za'atar (optional)*
  • oil for frying
  • flaked salt for finishing
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce

Method

  1. Line a colander with cheesecloth, thin kitchen towel or nut bag and place in the sink or over a large bowl. Grate zucchini & onion over cheese cloth in colander and toss with salt. After 10 minutes, gather the ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, and parmesan cheese. Add egg, milk, pepper, cumin and za'atar. Stir until well incorporated. Add zucchini mixture and mix until combined**
  3. Fill a heavy pot with 1/2 inch of oil over medium heat. Test to see if oil is hot enough by dropping in a small dab of batter. If it sizzles then oil is ready.
    Working in small batches, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop batter. Carefully drop batter into oil and use a fork to spread it out thin. Fry on each side for 3 minutes until deep golden brown.
  4. Remove fritters from the oil onto a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with flake salt after each batch comes out of the oil. Serve warm along with tzatziki sauce.

*za’atar can be found at some specialty and middle eastern stores.
**The batter might seem dry before adding the zucchini, but the grated zucchini will add moisture back into the batter so be sure to mix well.