{"id":23840,"date":"2026-07-12T16:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23840"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:41:08","slug":"zucchini-fritters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/zucchini-fritters\/","title":{"rendered":"Zucchini Fritters"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Zucchini Fritters (with Creamy Yogurt Sauce)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"4.8\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" data-tr-checked=\"1\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 5 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 4 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 3 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 2 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 1 Star <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span class=\"rating-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><span class=\"average\">4.8<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">28<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">6 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">35 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">10-12 fritters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>Enjoy warm and flavorful zucchini fritters with cool, creamy, and refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe is really easy, and makes for a wonderful vegetarian meal or side dish. Squeezing liquid out of the shredded zucchini in step 2 is the most important step. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eoTOgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">box grater<\/a> to shred the zucchini.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<h4 class=\"ingredient-subheading\">Creamy Yogurt Sauce<\/h4>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"unit\">cup<\/span> (120g) plain Greek or regular<span class=\"name\">\u00a0<strong>yogurt<\/strong> (or sour cream)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> chopped fresh <strong>parsley<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> T<span class=\"unit\">ablespoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"name\">chopped fresh <strong>mint<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> chopped fresh <strong>dill<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span> Tablespoon\u00a0<span class=\"name\">fresh <strong>lemon juice<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span>\u00a0T<span class=\"unit\">ablespoon (15ml)<\/span>\u00a0<strong><span class=\"name\">olive oil<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<strong><span class=\"name\">honey<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"name\"><strong>salt<\/strong> and fresh <strong>ground black pepper<\/strong>, to taste<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ingredient-set\">\n<h4 class=\"ingredient-subheading\">Fritters<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">3<\/span> cups (about 360g) shredded <strong>zucchini<\/strong> (2 <span class=\"name\">medium zucchini, about 3\/4\u20131 lb.)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1\/3 cup (45g) finely chopped <strong>yellow onion<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1 and 1\/2 teaspoons <strong>salt<\/strong>, divided<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"name\">large <strong>egg<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> <strong>garlic cloves<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span>\u00a0T<span class=\"unit\">ablespoons<\/span>\u00a0chopped<span class=\"name\"> fresh <strong>parsley<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> chopped fresh <strong>mint<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> chopped fresh <strong>dill<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"name\">1\/2 teaspoon freshly <strong>ground black pepper<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"quantity\">1\/3<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"unit\">cup (40g) fine<\/span>\u00a0<strong><span class=\"name\">cornmeal<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"8\" data-unit=\"g\">8g<\/span>) <strong>cornstarch<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>baking powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">3 Tablespoons<\/span> (45ml) <strong><span class=\"name\">olive oil<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\"><strong>Make the yogurt sauce:<\/strong> Whisk all of the yogurt sauce ingredients together except for the salt and pepper. Taste, then add salt\/pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 3 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\"><strong>Make the fritters: <\/strong>Line a large bowl with a few paper towels or a clean, thin kitchen towel. (You can also use a cheesecloth for this step.) Place the shredded zucchini and onion inside. Add 1 teaspoon salt, and gently mix together. Top with another paper towel and press down so the paper towels begin absorbing some liquid. Lift everything up using the bottom paper towel and, over the sink, wring\/squeeze out as much liquid as you can. The goal is to remove as much moisture from the zucchini as possible. Give your hands a break if needed, then return to squeezing out more liquid. You will be amazed how much liquid you wring out!<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Whisk the egg, remaining 1\/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, parsley, mint, dill, and pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Fold in the vegetables, and then whisk in the cornmeal, cornstarch, and baking powder until everything is combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, scoop up around 2 Tablespoons of the zucchini mixture. Place the mixture onto the hot skillet and gently flatten with a spatula. Repeat with a few more, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip, then cook for 3 more minutes on the other side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Serve warm fritters with yogurt sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave, or use an air fryer at 375\u00b0F (191\u00b0C) for 3\u20134 minutes. You can also place them on a lined baking sheet and bake at 375\u00b0F (191\u00b0C) for 8\u201310 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Make Ahead Instructions: <\/b>You can make the creamy yogurt sauce up to 3 days in advance. See step 1. You can also prepare the zucchini fritter mixture up to 24 hours ahead of time. Cover tightly and keep refrigerated. Liquid will begin to pool at the bottom of the bowl during this time. When ready to cook, stir in a sprinkle of <strong>cornmeal<\/strong> if needed to help absorb some of the liquid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezing Instructions:<\/strong> Cool fritters completely, then place in a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating. See step 6 for reheating instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Tools <\/strong>(affiliate links): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eoTOgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Box Grater<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mPQvWq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Glass Mixing Bowls<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qUwG1Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Whisk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogurt:<\/strong> You can use plain nonfat, low-fat, or full-fat Greek or regular yogurt. You could also use sour cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mint:<\/strong> Feel free to skip the mint in both the yogurt sauce and fritters. (Though it does add lovely flavor!) You can replace with more parsley and\/or dill, or another herb of choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_6_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Can I Make These Without Cornmeal &amp; Cornstarch?<\/strong> Yes. Skip both and use 1\/2 cup (62g) all-purpose or whole wheat flour instead. For a GF option, you can try using 6 Tablespoons (about 45g) of ground flaxseed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/zucchini-fritters\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/zucchini-fritters\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zucchini Fritters (with Creamy Yogurt Sauce) 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.8 from 28 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 10-12 fritters Enjoy warm and flavorful zucchini fritters with cool, creamy, and refreshing yogurt sauce. 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