Zucchini Fritters

Golden and crispy with fresh dill — perfect with tartar sauce.

Zucchini Fritters
Servings
4
Total Time30 minutes
Prep15 minutes
Cook15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb zucchini, about 3 medium
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups chopped scallions, about 1 bunch
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • avocado oil, for the pan
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • tartar sauce or creamy dill sauce, for serving

Directions

  1. Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. Place on a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add zucchini, scallions, garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups panko and the flour. Fold to combine. Place remaining ¾ cup panko in a shallow dish.
  4. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  5. Use a ¼ cup measure to form 14–16 thin patties. Press each into the reserved panko to coat.
  6. Coat skillet generously with oil. Cook patties 2–3 min per side until well browned, working in batches.
  7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season to taste and serve with sauce.

Notes

  • Texture: The mixture will seem loose, but patties firm up as they cook.