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Crispy Zucchini Fritters Recipe (Kolokithokeftedes)
These crispy zucchini fritters combine grated zucchini and crumbled feta into a thick batter that fries to golden perfection. The addition of mint and red onion adds fresh, aromatic notes while the frying method creates crunchy edges and tender centers. They're tasty warm and can be served with dips to add moisture and flavor contrast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
20
fritters
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini about 380 grams/ 13.4 oz, light green
- 120 grams / 4.2 oz feta cheese crumbled, Greek
- ½ small red onion minced
- 1 large egg
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mint fresh; leaves; chopped; can use dill instead
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl grate the zucchinis, using a box grater.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir everything well until you have a nice and thick mixture.
- Cover the bottom of a non-stick frying pan with one finger of olive oil and one finger of frying oil (such as canola). Heat over high heat on an electric stove or medium-high heat on gas.
- Once the oil gets really hot, take a spoonful of the mixture and carefully add it to the hot oil. They don't need to be perfectly round, just toss in as-is to create nice and crispy edges. Add 5-6 fritters at a time and flip them after about 3 minutes. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until deep golden in color.
- Transfer on paper towels to drain excess oil and proceed on cooking the next batch.
- Serve warm along with your favorite dip!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1fritter
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
66mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.