Name: Crispy Zucchini and Feta Fritters with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, (grated (about 2 cups)); ½ of a small onion, (finely diced (about ¼ cup)); ¾ cup feta cheese, (crumbled); 2 tbsp fresh chives, (finely chopped (see Note 1)); ¼ cup all purpose flour; 1 large egg; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp dried parsley; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper; ¼ tsp salt, (or more to taste); ½ cup neutral oil, (for frying (I use avocado oil)); ½ cup Greek yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, (crushed or grated); Juice of 1 small lemon ((about 2-3 tbsp)); Zest of 1 small lemon ((about 1 tsp)); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, (finely chopped); ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper; ¼ tsp salt, (or more to taste)

Zucchini Feta Fritters

Using your hands or a paper towel, squeeze out as much liquid from the shredded zucchini as possible (I measure the 2 cups before squeezing, so you'll have less than 2 cups after)
In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, feta cheese, chives, flour, egg, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, freshly cracked black pepper and salt and mix until combined
Using your hands, gently shape the zucchini mixture into 12 little patties, setting aside shaped patties on a large plate or cutting board
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium low heat until shimmering (or about 350℉)
Add the shaped patties to the oil, 3 or 4 at a time, and gently press down with a spoon or spatula to flatten
Fry for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel lined rack and repeat with remaining fritters (try to avoid transferring to a plate so the bottoms don't get soggy while you fry the remaining fritters)

Lemon Garlic Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, freshly cracked black pepper and salt and mix until combined
Serve warm fritters with the dipping sauce, and optionally garnish with more fresh herbs

Crispy Zucchini and Feta Fritters with Lemon Garlic Sauce