Zucchini Patties with Feta and Tzatziki Sauce

Crispy panko-coated zucchini patties with feta cheese, pan-fried golden and served with a cool homemade tzatziki sauce. An easy Mediterranean-style appetizer or side ready in about 30 minutes.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek-inspired, Mediterranean

Keyword: zucchini patties, zucchini patties with feta

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings: patties

Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

Zucchini Patty Ingredients:

2 ½ cups zucchini grated,water squeezed out
2 large eggs beaten
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1¼ cups panko bread crumbs divided (¾ cup for the mixture, ½ cup for coating)
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking oil for frying

Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cucumber finely chopped and squeezed dry
1 –2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh dill

Instructions

For Zucchini Patties:

Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs.
In a medium bowl, combine the grated zucchini, onion, garlic, ¾ cup of the panko, flour, feta, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the beaten eggs and mix until well combined.
Place the remaining ½ cup of panko on a plate.
Form patties using about ¼ cup of mixture each. Flatten slightly and coat both sides in the panko.
Heat a thin layer of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry the patties 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm, plain or with tzatziki sauce.

For Tzatziki Sauce:

Squeeze the excess water from the chopped cucumber using a paper towel or clean cloth.
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and dill. Mix well.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes

Add chopped fresh mint or parsley to the patties for extra freshness.
To bake: 400°F for 18–20 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet, flipped halfway. To air fry: 380°F for 8–10 minutes, flipped halfway, both sides sprayed with oil.

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