Sweet potato and zucchini fritters

Sweet potato and zucchini fritters

Whether you’re looking for a fuss-free snack, an easy weekday lunch idea or a delicious side dish to sneak in some vegies, this zucchini fritters recipe is the perfect go-to. The vegetable-packed fried patty dates back to the era of the Ottoman Empire, where the palace is believed to have stocked specialty pans for the easy preparation of vegetable fritters or ‘mücver’ as they are also known. The basic recipe hasn’t changed much over the years, with grated vegetables, eggs, fresh herbs and flour the key ingredients to create the savoury snack. Today, additional vegetables such as carrot and potato, and cheeses such as feta and cheddar are often added to the mix. Try these sweet potato and zucchini fritters for a tasty fix.

Tips for the best zucchini fritters

The best zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside, with a moist and tender middle. The trick to avoiding soggy fritters? Working with such a water-heavy vegetable makes it a challenge, so for crispy zucchini fritters you’ll need to drain excess moisture before mixing the batter. Once you’ve grated the zucchini, give it a light salting to help draw out the water and sit in a sieve for about an hour if you have the time. When it comes time to cook the fritters, make sure you heat the oil first (test with a small piece of bread) to get the crispiest result possible.

What to serve with zucchini fritters

Healthy zucchini fritters pair well with a leafy green salad, fried eggs for a breakfast-style meal or as a side dish alongside your favourite meat. They also make great lunch-box snacks or appetisers, together with the yoghurt and spinach dip in this recipe.

Now get cooking

These sweet potato and zucchini fritters will be ready in less than 40 minutes, so what are you waiting for? Serve them up with this ultimate seafood platter for a feast of canapés or with this asparagus, snow pea and wombok salad for a nutritious lunch plate. Looking for more zucchini recipes? Try our delicious mixed vegetable zucchini slice, simple zucchini salad and meatballs or try this creamy zucchini edamame pasta.