Cheesy zucchini fritters with garlic yogurt dip

Crispy, cheesy zucchini fritters served with lemony garlic yogurt dipping sauce is a delicious appetizer or vegetarian snack.

Ingredients

Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

• Zucchini.
• Flour. 
• Baking powder. 
• Salt. 
• Pepper. 
• Chilli flakes / Red pepper flakes.
• Egg.
• Oil.
• Milk.
• Cheese. I used mature/sharp cheddar but you can use any cheese of your choice.
• Plain yogurt. 
• Fresh lemon juice. 
• Fresh garlic. 

How to make zucchini fritters

1. Make the batter: Grate the zucchini with a box grater and place in a colander. Season with a teaspoon of salt and massage the salt into the zucchini. Allow to sit for 10 minutes then squeeze out as much moisture as you can. Transfer to a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, seasonings, milk, egg and oil. Mix until well combined.
2. Fry the zucchini fritters: Heat 6 cups (1.5l) of canola oil (or any other neutral frying oil) in a deep pot. Once hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Allow to fry for a few minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on kitchen towel.
3. Make the dipping sauce: While the fritters are frying, stir the yogurt, lemon juice, crushed garlic and salt together and set aside.
4. Serve: Fry the fritters with the yogurt dipping sauce and lemon wedges.

What to serve with zucchini fritters

• Yogurt dipping sauce or Tzatziki.
• Easy Tartar sauce
• Cook the fritters in a large pan (like you would pancakes) and serve with eggs and bacon for brunch.

Can I freeze fritters?

These fritters can be frozen but they won’t be as crisp once thawed. Instead, cook them like pancakes in a large pan then allow to cool and layer with parchment paper in a suitable freezing container. Thaw completely then heat in a warm pan before serving.

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