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Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters

Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters

Delicious Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters served with a garlic herb yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 2 fritters
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

Garlic Herb Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek or regular yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fritters

  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (1-2 medium zucchini, about ½ lb.)
  • 1 cup shredded sweet potato (1 small, peeled or unpeeled)
  • cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons salt divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Make the yogurt sauce by whisking all of the yogurt sauce ingredients together except for the salt and pepper. Taste, then add salt/pepper to your taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 3 days.
  • Make the fritters: Line a large bowl with paper towels. Place the shredded zucchini, sweet potato, 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.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, garlic, parsley, mint, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper together until combined. Fold in the vegetables, and then mix in the cornmeal and cornstarch until everything is combined.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, scoop up around 2 Tablespoons of the zucchini mixture and place the mixture onto the hot skillet and flatten with a spatula. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate until finished.
  • Serve warm fritters with yogurt sauce.
  • Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave, or use an air fryer at 375°F (191°C) for 3-4 minutes.

Notes

You can also wring out the vegetables in a thin, clean dish towel or use a cheesecloth.

Nutrition

Serving: 2frittersCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 14.3gProtein: 4.9gFat: 11.3gCholesterol: 62.7mgSodium: 239.2mgSugar: 2.9g
Keyword Appetizer, Healthy Snacks, Sweet Potato Fritters, Vegetarian, Yogurt Sauce, Zucchini Fritters
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