Description
Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside zucchini fritters made with gluten-free flour and served with a tangy garlic herb yogurt dip. A quick, budget-friendly weeknight meal that uses up sad zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (about 600g / 1.3 lbs)
- ½ cup (60g) Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (with xanthan gum)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, and chives)
- ¼ cup (25g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 cup (240g) Greek Yogurt (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for dip)
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (for dip)
Instructions
- Wash zucchini and trim ends. Grate using the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl.
- Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Gather corners and twist tightly over the sink to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. The zucchini should be barely damp.
- Transfer squeezed zucchini to a mixing bowl. Add gluten-free flour, eggs, minced garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Stir gently to combine.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate and bind.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.
- Drop mounds of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly to form patties. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches.
- While fritters cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper to make the dip.
- Serve fritters immediately with the garlic herb yogurt dip.
Notes
Squeezing the water out of the zucchini is the most critical step to ensure crispiness. If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add ½ teaspoon to help bind the fritters. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before frying to allow the flour to absorb moisture. For a lighter option, bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, though they will be less crispy than pan-fried.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4-5 fr
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: gluten-free, zucchini fritters, weeknight dinner, quick recipes, healthy vegetables, dairy-free option, keto friendly, low carb