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Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Mint

Name: Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Mint
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; Black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, for frying; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste

Delight in these tasty zucchini fritters, enhanced with the tang of feta cheese and the freshness of mint. Perfect as a snack or a vibrant appetizer to start any meal.

4.9(474 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 13, 2025

Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Mint — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

13 min

Cook

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Zucchini Fritters

For the Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 287 kcal
Protein: 12.2 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Fat: 15.8 g
Fiber: 2.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1148 kcal
Protein: 48.9 g
Carbs: 100.6 g
Fat: 63 g
Fiber: 8.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 medium zucchinis grated	66	5	14	1	4
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
3/4 cup all-purpose flour	330	10	69	1	3
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled	200	11	4	16	0
2 large eggs beaten	140	12	1	10	0
1/4 cup fresh mint chopped	10	0.5	2	0	1
1 garlic clove minced	5	0.2	1	0	0
Black pepper to taste	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.2
Olive oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0
1 cup Greek yogurt	150	10	8	8	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Zucchini

1
Drain and Season
Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let it drain for 10 minutes.
2
Remove Excess Moisture
Squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
Tip: Remove excess moisture from the zucchini to ensure crispy fritters.
3
Transfer to Bowl
Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl.

Mixing the Fritter Batter

1
Combine Ingredients
Add flour, feta, eggs, mint, garlic, and black pepper to the zucchini in the bowl.
Tip: Ensure zucchini is well-drained to avoid soggy fritters.
2
Mix Batter
Mix until well combined to create a batter.
3
Rest Batter
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
Tip: Taste the fritter mix before cooking and adjust seasoning if necessary.

How to Make Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Mint

Total time: 53 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry the Fritters
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Use a tablespoon to scoop and shape the batter into fritters, cooking in batches until golden brown.
2
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper for the dipping sauce.