Zucchini fritters with feta and dill are great appetizers!
These pan-fried fritters turn out crisp on the outside and tender inside. Serve with your favorite dip and they’ll vanish fast — make a big batch and enjoy. Ready to learn how to make zucchini feta fritters? Let’s get cooking.
Crispy Pan-fried Zucchini Feta Fritters
Got a pile of zucchini to use up? These fritters are an excellent choice. They work as an appetizer, a light lunch, or a snack. Aside from a little oil for pan-frying, they’re relatively light and make a tasty way to eat more vegetables.
Frying them in a skillet gives a golden, flavorful crust. Serve with a simple yogurt, tzatziki, or lemon-garlic dip and watch them disappear — even picky eaters often love them.
What You Need For This Recipe
Gather the following ingredients before you start:
- Zucchini
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Feta cheese
- Egg
- Garlic clove
- Olive oil
- Scallions
- Dried dill
- Salt
- Black pepper
The full ingredient list with measurements is included in the recipe card below.
How to make zucchini feta fritters
- Grate the zucchini using a food processor or large-holed grater. You can keep the skin on.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible with your hands, then set the drained zucchini aside.
- Thinly slice the scallions. In a large bowl, beat the egg and add the drained zucchini, scallions, and dill.
- Crumble the feta and mince the garlic, then add them to the bowl. Season with black pepper.
- Sprinkle in the flour and baking powder, then stir until evenly combined. Set the mixture aside briefly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to portion the batter into the skillet, pressing each mound slightly to flatten.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes per side, turning as needed to brown evenly.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Add more oil to the pan if needed and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm.
How To Store Zucchini Fritters?
You can store these fritters in several ways:
- Room temperature – If you plan to eat them the same day, leave them on a plate at room temperature for a few hours.
- Refrigerator – Place leftovers in an airtight container or wrap in foil; they keep for up to 4 days.
- Freezer – Freeze cooked fritters in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. They keep up to 3 months.
How To Reheat Zucchini Feta Fritters?
Two easy ways to reheat while keeping crispness:
- Oven – Arrange fritters on a baking sheet, heat at 300°F until warmed through, about 7–10 minutes.
- Skillet – Warm a skillet over medium heat and re-fry fritters for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally. No extra oil is necessary if fritters still have some oil.
More Snack And Appetizer Recipes To Try
If you enjoyed this recipe, try other simple snacks and appetizers such as canned salmon patties, onion rings, crostini, garlic bread, potato croquettes, or a Spanish tortilla.
Enjoy making this delicious snack!
Zucchini Feta Fritters
Quick and easy zucchini fritters with feta and dill. Light, crispy, and freezer friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized zucchini, trimmed
- 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 50 grams crumbled feta cheese (about 1¾ oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini, skin on if desired.
- Place shredded zucchini in a fine-mesh strainer, sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess liquid and set zucchini aside.
- Thinly slice scallion. In a large bowl, beat the egg and combine with zucchini, scallion, and dill.
- Add crumbled feta and minced garlic; season with black pepper.
- Mix in the flour and baking powder until combined.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon portions into the skillet and press lightly to flatten.
- Fry until golden, 3–5 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories: 63 • Total Fat: 5g • Saturated Fat: 1g • Cholesterol: 26mg • Sodium: 102mg • Carbohydrates: 3g • Protein: 2g
Note: Nutrition info is approximate and for informational purposes only.