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.
Servings 15 fritters
Calories 136kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large zucchini (approximately 4 cups), grated
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
For the garlic yogurt dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic crushed/minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini 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 the zucchini to a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, seasonings, milk, egg and oil. Mix until well combined then fold in the cheese.
- 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.
- While the fritters are frying, stir the yogurt, lemon juice, crushed garlic and salt together and set aside.
- Serve the fritters with the yogurt dipping sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
