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Baked Zucchini Fritters with Feta-Yogurt Sauce
Zucchini fritters are commonly pan-fried on the stovetop, but we discovered that cooking them on a well-oiled baking sheet in a hot oven delivers equally tasty results with a fraction of the hassle. We shred the zucchini and onion on the large holes of a box grater, but if you prefer, the medium shredding disk of a food processor works, too. We use panko breadcrumbs as a binder because their fluffy, airy texture yielded lighter fritters than fine dry breadcrumbs. And we season the batter with za’atar, a Levantine blend of herbs, spices and seeds. A tangy, creamy sauce of yogurt, feta and fresh mint is the perfect accompaniment to these crisp, lacy fritters.
4 to 6
Servings
Tip
Don’t be shy about wringing out the liquid from the zucchini-onion mixture. The drier, the better, for light, flavorful fritters. Don’t use a flimsy baking sheet. Use one that’s sturdy and heavyweight so that it conducts heat well and won’t warp in the oven. Finally, don’t skimp on the oil for coating the baking sheet. A quarter cup may seem excessive but that amount is needed for nice crisping and browning.
50 minutes
Ingredients
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3
medium zucchini (about 1½ pounds total), shredded on the large holes of a box grater
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1
medium yellow onion, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the middle position. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini and onion with 1 teaspoon salt, then let stand for about 10 minutes. Place the mixture in a clean kitchen towel and wring out the moisture. Wipe out the bowl, add the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the zucchini-onion mixture, the panko, za’atar, ¼ cup mint and ¼ teaspoon pepper, then mix until well combined.
Reviews
September 4, 2022
Easy and sooo good!
Made exactly as written. Delicious. Not greasy. Served with homemade tzatziki. Absolute perfection
September 2, 2022
So crispy and delicious
I made these for a dinner party so I doubled the amount and everyone raved. I was concerned I might not have enough! Just be sure to get the water out of the zucchini and onions and they’ll turn out really crispy!
August 29, 2022
light, crispy, flavorful
Really enjoyed these--easy to make and a great new option in the zucchini arsenal. Might add more za'atar next time. The yogurt sauce benefitted from a little lemon juice.
August 24, 2022
Delicious!
I’ve never made a fritter or rung out zucchini and onion so I was a little nervous but these came out beautifully! Will definitely make them again.
September 17, 2022
It was just ok
I made this for dinner. It was ok. I ended up adding a little bit of garlic powder to the sauce. I usually make these types of fritters (zucchini) with turkey or beef. They taste better.
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