Zucchini herb fritters with garlic yogurt are a delightful and savory appetizer or side dish that showcases the flavors of fresh zucchini, aromatic herbs, and creamy garlic yogurt. These fritters are incredibly easy to make, requiring simple ingredients like grated zucchini, all-purpose flour, eggs, and a blend of herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme. The batter is seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Once fried until golden brown and crispy, the fritters are served with a luscious garlic yogurt sauce, adding a cooling and tangy complement to the warm and crispy fritters. This recipe also includes a variation for baked zucchini fritters, catering to those who prefer a healthier alternative without compromising on taste. Additionally, there's a recipe for a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce, providing another flavorful option for dipping the fritters. Join us on this culinary journey as we delve into the details of these delectable zucchini fritters and their accompanying sauces.
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ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH GARLIC YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE
These Zucchini Fritters are a delectable way to enjoy zucchini! A quick batter with fresh zucchini makes the crispiest fritters which are topped with a divine garlic yogurt sauce!
Provided by Jess
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the yogurt sauce: Stir together garlic cloves, lemon juice, yogurt, olive oil, salt and a pinch of pepper. Let sit in the fridge until ready to use.
- To prepare the zucchini: Grate the zucchini on the large side of a cheese grater. Add the zucchini to a strainer and sprinkle with ½ tsp salt. Let sit for 15 minutes and then press down with your hands to start draining the liquid out. Get out as much liquid as you can. You want to get as much liquid out as possible so the fritters will be crispy! Set aside as you make the batter.
- To make the fritter batter: In a bowl whisk eggs and then with a spoon stir in flour, baking powder, cheese, chives, salt and a couple grinds of pepper - this will be very thick. Then stir in the zucchini which will relax the dough.
- To make the fritters: Line a plate with a paper towel and set aside. To a large frying pan, add 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, scoop out the batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, adding to the pan and flattening each fritter with the back of the spoon. Cook about 3 minutes each side until crispy and move finished fritters to the paper towel lined plate. Add more oil to the pan as needed and continue cooking fritters until the batter is done.
- Serve immediately. Or, while waiting for the next batch to be cooked, keep the fritters on a baking sheet in the oven at 300F until ready to eat.
ZUCCHINI AND CARROT FRITTERS WITH YOGURT-MINT DIP
These crispy fritters, which Melissa Clark developed for her picky daughter, are also an ideal cocktail accompaniment. Hot, salty and crunchy: They can be devoured in one or two bites. To make them, combine shredded or diced carrots and zucchini, lemon zest and scallion with a light batter of flour, egg, milk, coriander and pepper. Let them rest for a half-hour so the vegetables can soften, then drop the battered vegetables by the spoonful into the oil and fry until golden all over. Sprinkle with salt and serve with a creamy dip of yogurt, mint and garlic, and watch them disappear.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen fritters
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the batter for the fritters: in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, lemon zest and pepper.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet; whisk until just blended (do not overmix). Batter should be slightly thicker than cream. If it's too thick, add some milk; if it's too thin, sprinkle with additional flour. Stir in the carrots, zucchini and scallions. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- To make the yogurt dip: using a mortar and pestle or the back of a knife, mash together the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic paste, yogurt, mint and 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Fill a wide saucepan with 1 inch of olive oil; heat until the temperature registers 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer (or until a small drip of batter browns immediately). Line a cookie sheet with paper towels. Working in batches, drop battered vegetables by the tablespoon into the oil, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden all over, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to the cookie sheet to drain. Transfer fritters to a platter or plate; sprinkle with salt and serve with yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 70, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 61 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
ZUCCHINI-HERB FRITTERS WITH GARLIC YOGURT
Steps:
- Garlic Yogurt Mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, oil, honey, and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill. Fritters and Assembly 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 tsp. salt. Let vegetables sit until they release their liquid, 30â40 minutes. Mix eggs, garlic, cumin, 3 Tbsp. parsley, and 2 Tbsp. mint in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Gather up half of zucchini mixture in a kitchen towel; squeeze out excess liquid. Add to bowl with egg mixture and repeat with remaining zucchini mixture. Sprinkle flour and baking powder over; mix gently. 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.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large, as they tend to be watery and less flavorful.
- Grate the zucchini coarsely. This will help to create a fritter that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Use a combination of herbs. This will give the fritters a more complex flavor. Some good options include parsley, cilantro, basil, and oregano.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the fritters tough.
- Cook the fritters over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the fritters with a dipping sauce. Some good options include garlic yogurt sauce, tzatziki sauce, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Zucchini herb fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for using up summer zucchini and are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you have a glut of zucchini, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.
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