Mediterranean-Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Calories: 125
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
- 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.
- 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**
- 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. - 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.