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Zucchini-Herb Fritters with Garlic Yogurt

Several fritters on a plate one torn in half having been dipped in the yogurt sauce on the side.
Zucchini-Herb Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Christopher Testani

Squeezing the liquid out of the zucchini is the secret to crisp fritters. (The potato helps, too.)

Ingredients

Makes about 12

Garlic Yogurt:

1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Fritters and assembly:

2 small zucchini, ends trimmed
1 small russet potato, peeled
1/2 medium onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Olive oil (for serving)
  1. Garlic Yogurt:

    Step 1

    Mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, oil, honey, and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill.

  2. Fritters and assembly:

    Step 2

    Grate zucchini, potato, and onion on the large holes of a box grater. Transfer to a mesh sieve set over a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons salt. Let vegetables sit until they release their liquid, 30–40 minutes.

    Step 3

    Mix eggs, garlic, cumin, 3 tablespoons parsley, and 2 tablespoons mint in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    收集西葫芦混合物在厨房的一半wel; squeeze out excess liquid. Add to bowl with egg mixture and repeat with remaining zucchini mixture. Sprinkle flour and baking powder over; mix gently.

    Step 5

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, spoon scoops of mixture into skillet, flattening gently with a spatula. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack; season with salt. Drizzle yogurt sauce with olive oil and top with more herbs; serve alongside warm fritters.

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  • We loved this. Might add another potato for a little more substance. The yogurt sauce was delicious with fresh mint and parsley harvested from our garden immediately before using.

    • Anonymous

    • 8/29/2021

  • I followed the recipe exactly. Fritters were just okay. Yogurt sauce was bland, no matter how much I kicked up the seasoning. There are much better recipes out there, for both fritters and dipping sauce.

    • Anonymous

    • Montgomery TX

    • 8/9/2021

  • I accidentally dumped probably three times the cumin called for when I didn't realize the spice bottle didn't have the little plastic piece with holes, but it didn't adversely effect the recipe. The recipe is a pretty standard fritter recipe. I made it quick using the grate function on a food processor and then squeezed the veggies by hand several times.

    • luvrunnin

    • Yokohama, Japan

    • 7/5/2021

  • The most important thing is to squeeze as much fluid from zucchini as possible. I got rave reviews when brought this to a party.

    • buddy1234

    • Fl. Keys

    • 12/9/2019

  • I seared the fritters on both sides until they browned to the color I liked. Then I put the fritters in the oven to bake and towards the end of the baking time I put Parmesan cheese on top. I also served it with a different sauce that I also found on here.

    • marissabockmann461

    • Lincoln, NE

    • 6/21/2017

  • These are a great healthy side dish that your kids will love! They really don't take that much time either. Highly suggest it!

    • takennel

    • Brussels, Belgium

    • 3/21/2016

  • We love these for breakfast instead of potato latkes. They reheat very nicely in a skillet and don't get gummy.

    • mremmell

    • San Diego, CA

    • 8/1/2015

  • SO yummy ........easy to put together and the yoghurt tops everything off nicely ....had the leftovers for lunch at room temp ....still great .....would make a wonderful appetizer

    • dstillery

    • Montana

    • 7/2/2015

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