Zucchini Feta Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini about 650 g, grated
- Sea salt flakes to taste
- Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 75 g feta cheese crumbled
- 4 green onions finely sliced
- 15 g fresh parsley finely chopped
- 10 g fresh dill finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or sunflower oil for air-frying
- Yogurt drizzled with olive oil, to serve
Instructions
- Place the grated zucchini in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sea salt. Mix well and set aside for 1 hour.
- Transfer the zucchini to a colander and drain. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Return the zucchini to a clean bowl.
- Combine the feta cheese, green onions, parsley and dill in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the flour and toss well. Season with black pepper.
- Add the egg and breadcrumbs and mix to combine.
- Shape the mixture into eight fritters and arrange them on an air fryer tray. Brush both sides lightly with oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Arrange the fritters in a single layer and air-fry for 12 minutes. Turn and air-fry for a further 5–8 minutes, until golden and firm. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve warm with yogurt drizzled with olive oil.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Advice
Serve the zucchini feta fritters warm with thick yogurt drizzled with olive oil. They work beautifully as an Appetizer, light lunch or Side Dish. A simple tomato and cucumber salad makes a fresh accompaniment.Storage Advice
Allow leftover fritters to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 180°C for a few minutes to restore their crisp exterior. Browse our Store Food recipes for more make-ahead and storage-friendly ideas.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc pairs particularly well with these fritters. Its lively acidity and fresh character balance the salty feta, creamy yogurt and herbs while complementing the delicate flavour of the zucchini.Nutrition values
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About this recipe
Zucchini Feta Fritters are a fresh and savoury combination of grated zucchini, salty feta cheese and aromatic herbs. Cooking them in the air fryer gives the outside a pleasantly golden finish while keeping the centre tender. Served with cool yogurt and a drizzle of olive oil, they make an easy vegetable dish that works as a starter, snack, side dish or light lunch.
Zucchini contains a considerable amount of water, so removing excess moisture is one of the most important parts of this recipe. Salting the grated zucchini and allowing it to rest draws out moisture before cooking. After draining, squeezing the zucchini firmly in a clean kitchen towel helps prevent the fritter mixture from becoming wet and loose.
Air fryer zucchini fritters with feta
Feta adds both flavour and texture. Its salty, slightly tangy character works naturally with zucchini and is especially good alongside fresh parsley, dill and green onions. These flavours give the fritters a distinctly Mediterranean character and make them a natural addition to our collection of Greek recipes and Mediterranean recipes.
The egg, flour and breadcrumbs help bind the vegetables and cheese together. Once mixed, the mixture can be shaped into eight fritters. Brushing both sides lightly with vegetable or sunflower oil encourages browning without the amount of oil normally required for pan-frying.
The Airfryer is particularly useful here because circulating hot air cooks the fritters evenly while creating a golden exterior. Turning them partway through cooking allows both sides to brown. Depending on the size of your air fryer, cooking in batches may be necessary. Avoid overcrowding the basket or tray because good airflow is essential for an evenly cooked result.
How to serve zucchini feta fritters
These fritters are best served warm, shortly after cooking. Thick yogurt drizzled with olive oil provides a cool, creamy contrast to the warm feta and zucchini. You can also serve them with a fresh salad or alongside other dishes from our Vegetables recipes.
They are versatile enough for several occasions. Serve them as part of a casual brunch, place them on a platter with other Fingerfood, or use them as a vegetable side dish for dinner. Because they can be reheated in the air fryer, leftovers are also easy to enjoy the following day.
When preparing and storing dishes containing eggs and dairy products, sensible food handling is important. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides additional guidance about safe food preparation and storage at home.
With fresh vegetables, herbs, feta and a crisp air-fried exterior, these Zucchini Feta Fritters are an easy way to turn everyday zucchini into a flavourful dish that can move effortlessly from lunch to dinner or onto a party platter.
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