Dill Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Tzatziki Dip
These zucchini fritters are delicious, crispy and fried in the open air of our beautiful backyard on the barbecue burner and a hot pan. The insides, soft savory zucchini nicely melded with the batter and airy with the use of baking powder.
For the Fritters:
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 small)
¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large clove garlic
1 large egg, room temperature
6 tablespoons water
1 small onion, chopped very finely
4 ounces feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For the Lemon Tzatziki:
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
3 sprigs fresh mint, minced
Zest of ½ lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
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