Fried Zucchini with Tzatziki

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Fried Zucchini with Tzatziki

A crunchy, light-as-air, and addictive little snack that tastes just perfect with homemade tzatziki. Add a glass of cold wine and you’ve got the perfect happy hour.

By Rita Kokshanian Mashkova

August 26, 2024

TOTAL TIME

35 Minutes

If you’re looking for the perfect little snack for your next aperitivo, this is it. Crisp, light-as-air fried zucchini chips that are simply irresistible, paired with a tangy, creamy homemade tzatziki for dipping. The key here is soda water. When combined with flour, it creates a light batter that fries to crispy, golden brown perfection. Enjoy warm with a cold glass of Gratsi wine.

Ingredients

4-6 servings

For the tzatziki:
1

large persian cucumber, grated (you want about 1/2 cup grated cucumber)
1

cup Greek yogurt
1

garlic clove, finely chopped or microplaned
2

tbsp finely chopped dill
2

tbsp lemon juice
Salt
For the fried zucchini:
2

zucchini (about 1 lb total), thinly sliced (I used the 4.5mm setting on my mandoline)
1

cup flour
1

1/3 cup soda water
1

tsp dried oregano
1

Ingredient
Neutral oil for frying
salt and pepper

Preparation

STEP 1 (Tzatziki)

Line a colander with a clean towel or paper towels and add in the grated cucumber. Gather the cucumber in the towel or paper towels, and then squeeze out as much water as you can.

STEP 2 (Tzatziki)

Add cucumbers to the Greek yogurt along with the rest of the ingredients and a pinch of salt and mix. Taste, and add more salt if desired. Set aside.

STEP 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, soda water, and dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper.

STEP 4

Heat a couple inches oil over medium to medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pan. Once oil is hot (you can use a droplet of the batter to test the oil), dip a handful of zucchini slices in the batter then transfer one by one to the oil, using either tons or a fork.

STEP 5

Working in batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes depending on how hot your oil is, then flip and fry until the second side is golden brown.