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Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

Cheesy zucchini fritters with a crispy golden crust and tender cheesy centers, packed with grated zucchini, cheddar, Parmesan, and herbs. Pan-fried quickly and served warm with an easy garlic herb Greek yogurt dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Fritters
  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.3333333333 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 clove garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Garlic Herb Dip
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic clove
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill or parsley
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 nonstick skillet

Method
 

Prepare zucchini
  1. Grate the zucchini and sprinkle it with salt.
  2. Let the salted zucchini sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
Make fritter mixture
  1. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, eggs, cheddar, Parmesan, flour, panko, green onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, and parsley.
  2. Mix until well combined.
Pan-fry zucchini fritters
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each fritter and gently flatten.
  3. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Make garlic herb dip and serve
  1. Stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic clove, lemon juice, and chopped dill or parsley.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm fritters with the dip.

Notes

For the crispiest fritters, squeeze the zucchini very well so the batter holds together without steaming. Store leftover fritters covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and re-crisp in a hot skillet or oven; freezing is not recommended due to texture changes. For a lighter dip, swap mayonnaise for an equal amount of extra Greek yogurt.