
These crispy and savory zucchini fritters are loaded with herbs and feta and crisped to golden brown perfection - perfect for a light summer meal!
Shred the zucchini and add to a fine mesh strainer. Add 1/2 tbsp kosher salt and stir to combine the salt and zucchini together. Let sit 10 minutes over the sink to drain, stirring occasionally
Meanwhile, combine the garlic, parsley, green onions, salt, pepper, and lemon zest together in a medium mixing bowl
Once the zucchini has sit for 10 minutes, press down firmly with your hands or a wooden spoon on the zucchini to drain the liquid. Do this over a large bowl or the kitchen sink. Keep pressing until you extract as much liquid as possible
Wrap the shredded zucchini in a kitchen towel and wring the mixture out over the sink. You should extract even more liquid at this point. For 6 cups of shredded zucchini, I extracted about 2 cups of water
Add the shredded zucchini to the other ingredients in the medium mixing bowl. Stir gently to combine
Add the flour and cornstarch to the mixture and stir again
Finally, add the two beaten eggs and incorporate well
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat until shimmering. Form the zucchini fritter mixture into small patties - about the size of a hamburger - and add them to the oiled pan
Lightly pan fry the fritters for 4-5 minutes on one side or until golden brown. Flip and saute for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side
Transfer the fritters to a paper towel lined plate once fried and continue with the remaining mixture. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or tzaziki sauce
Try adding the leftover zucchini water to smoothies if you're looking for ways to be less wasteful!
These make excellent leftovers and can be reheated in a pan over medium heat until re-crisped and warmed through