Deep-Fried Zucchini and Cheese Fritters with Lemon Herb Dip

Ingredients

For the Fritters:
- 3 medium zucchinis
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp basil, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for deep frying

For the Lemon Herb Dip:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Zucchinis:
- Grate the zucchinis using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. This step ensures your fritters are crispy and not soggy.

2. Make the Fritter Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, eggs, flour, mozzarella, Parmesan, feta, chives, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

3. Heat the Oil:
- In a deep frying pan or large pot, pour in enough vegetable oil to ensure the fritters will be fully submerged during frying. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

4. Form and Fry the Fritters:
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture and shape into small patties.
- Carefully place a few fritters at a time into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5. Prepare the Lemon Herb Dip:
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, minced garlic, parsley, green onions, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.

6. Serve:
- Serve the warm zucchini fritters with the lemon herb dip on the side for a delightful snack experience.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Zucchini fritters
- Deep fry
- Cheese snack
- Lemon dip
- Crispy snack
- Vegetarian fritters
- Summer snack
- Homemade fritters
- Easy appetizer
- Herb-infused

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1280 calories for the entire batch

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