Homemade Zucchini Fritters with Feta Cheese

Name: Zucchini Fritters (Mucver)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 zucchini; 1 cup of feta cheese; 2 egg; 2 sprigs of dill; 4 sprigs of scallion; 4 cups of flour; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 2 teaspoons of black pepper; 2 teaspoons of salt; 1 tablespoon of cream cheese; 2 cups of sunflower oil

An appetizer you will love. Zucchini fritters are great for sharing at dinner parties. You should try it with our special creamy side dish carrots with yogurt.

Turkish Cuisine

August 8, 2022

Difficulty Hard

Servings 4 people

Preparation 30 mins

Cooking 30 mins

Total 60 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

3 zucchini
1 cup of feta cheese
2 egg
2 sprigs of dill
4 sprigs of scallion
4 cups of flour
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 teaspoons of black pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
1 tablespoon of cream cheese
2 cups of sunflower oil

Directions

Wash the zucchinis, peel them, and grate them in a bowl.
Squeeze the water from the zucchinis. You can do this by hand or with the help of a cloth.
Beat the eggs and add them to the bowl.
Add the feta cheese, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the bowl.
Chop the dill and scallion and add to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients inside the bowl.
Slowly add the flour in the bowl and keep mixing. Make sure you mixed all the ingredients thoroughly.
Add vegetable oil on a frying pan and heat it.
With the help of a ladle, put the mix on the pan and fry the patties. Once they get brown on each side remove them from the pan.
Wait for the zucchini fritters to cool off a bit, and your appetizer is ready to be served.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Zucchini Fritters (Mucver)

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories656

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 118 mg39.3%

Sodium 1641 mg71.3%

Potassium 650 mg13.8%

Protein 23.5 mg47%

Total Fat 16.1 g20.6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

Make sure to squeeze the juices from the zucchinis as much as possible. After grating the zucchini, salt it. Then squeeze with a kitchen towel to remove any excess water. Otherwise, the fritters will be moist.
Grate the zucchini. You can use a grater or a food processor for this. It is best to grate the zucchini for this recipe.
Wash and peel the zucchini.
Preheat the pan. Preheat the pan while preparing the batter. If the oil is hot, the fritters may burn. If the oil is cold, the mucver may absorb too much oil.
Check the temperature of the oil. The ideal temperature of the oil for frying the mustard should be 350 °F (175 °C). Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature of the oil.
Heat the oil well so the fritters do not suck in too much oil.
The fritters cook fast so make sure you are watching them, and turning them once they get brown.
If you leave the mix in refrigerator over night, the fritters will taste better.
Do not overfill the pan. Otherwise, the mutton will not cook evenly.
Use almond flour, chickpea flour, rice flour, or any gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
Do not overmix the batter. As you mix the flour into the batter, the gluten will loosen. This causes the muffins to absorb excess oil and become wet.
If the batter is too runny, add a little more flour. If it is too thick, add some cold water or milk.
Add cold water to the batter. In this way, the mucver does not absorb too much oil and becomes crispy.
Use flaxseed eggs instead of eggs to make the recipe vegan. Skip the cheese or use vegan cheese.
You can serve it with fresh herbs such as green onions and parsley, or with ingredients such as sour cream and bacon.

Rate This Recipe

Crispy Zucchini Fritters recipe is healthy and easy way to use summer zucchini. Zucchini Fritters or Mucver are vegetable patties prepared with grated zucchini, flour, egg, fresh herbs, and cheese. You can fry, bake or cook in an air fryer.

When you want to make a light meal in the summer, try this zucchini fritters recipe. Serve this recipe with your favorite sauce, which even those who don't like to eat zucchini will love.

Equipment for this recipe

Grater

Chef Knife

Cutting Board

Frying Pan

Mixing Bowls

Measuring Cup

What Are Zucchini Fritters?

Zucchini fritters or mucver, are a pan-fried or deep-fried vegetable pancake made with grated zucchini. It is usually made with zucchini, flour, eggs, onions, dill, and cheese. There are different variations made with ingredients such as potatoes and carrots in world cuisine.

How To Make Crispy Zucchini Fritters?

Here are a few tips for making crispy zucchini fritters at home and keeping them crispy:

Make sure the oil is hot. Otherwise, the hash will absorb the oil and get wet.
Use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature of the oil or dip a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles form, the oil is hot.
Check the consistency of the batter. It makes sure that it is not too fluid or too solid.
Use cold water or milk.
Do not overmix the flour. This can cause the gluten to loosen and the muffins to absorb excess oil and become wet.
Cool on a wire rack. In this way, it does not absorb oil.
Serve it hot. Mucver softens as it cools.

How To Keep Zucchini Fritters from Getting Soggy?

Fresh zucchinis are full of water. Grating the zucchini and adding it to the recipe can cause the mucver to be soggy. To prevent the zucchini from being watery, you need to strain the excess moisture from the zucchini.

How to Remove Excess Water from Zucchini? Squeezing the zucchini is one of the most important tricks of making crispy hash browns. To remove excess water, put the zucchini in a colander and add salt to it. Leave the salted zucchini to drain for 10 minutes. Then, with the help of paper towels or cheesecloth, drain the excess moisture from the zucchini.

What To Serve with Zucchini Fritters?

Zucchini fritters are hearty and delicious on their own. It can also be served as a side dish or appetizer. It goes well with meat dishes, grilled vegetables or salads. It can also be consumed with eggs for breakfast. However, it can be served with garnish or dipping sauces.

Here are our delicious recipes that you can serve with Zucchini Fritters:

How To Store Zucchini Fritters?

These fritters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Line them with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together. When you want to consume it, heat it on medium heat.

Can Zucchini Fritters Be Frozen? Yes. To freeze the cooked fritters, wait for them to cool completely. Then wrap them individually in cling film to prevent them from sticking together. Put it in the freezer bag. Freeze for up to 1 month. Place in the refrigerator to thaw overnight before serving.Then heat it in the oven or pan.

Another method for freezing fritters is to freeze it on a baking tray. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour. Then place in a freezer bag or an airtight container. Before using, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C) for 10 minutes.

How To Reheat Zucchini Fritters?

In the Pan: To heat the fritters in the pan, preheat the oil. Heat the fritters for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat.

In the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C) to reheat the fritters in the oven. Heat the mutton on the baking tray for 5-10 minutes. If using frozen fritters, reheat for 10 minutes.

In the Microwave: To reheat the fritters in the microwave, arrange them on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in 30-second intervals until fully warmed up.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets