Greek Zucchini Tots (Mini Fritters)

Zucchini tots! These golden, crispy little fritters perfumed with garlicky oregano flavours may well become your new favourite zucchini recipe. Trust the Greeks to take something as plain as zucchini and turn it into something fabulous! Serve them for dinner, or pass them around at a party.
Ingredients:
Zucchini
- 1 lb / 500 g zucchinis (courgettes)
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
Batter
- 1/2 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour), can sub gluten-free flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, can sub gluten-free flour
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup green onion , finely sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese , finely grated
- 1 tbsp dried oregano (or 2 teaspoon other dried herbs)
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 150 g / 5 oz Greek feta cheese , crumbled
Cooking and serving
- Olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges and oregano leaves , optional garnishes
Minted Yoghurt (optional)
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yoghurt , or any plain unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh mint , finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more)
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
80 minutes
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