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Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Fritters with Maple Yogurt Dip

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These crispy zucchini fritters are sweetened with cinnamon and sugar, offering a cozy, dessert-like twist on a vegetable snack. Served with a tangy maple yogurt dip, they make a perfect treat for snack time or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchinis (about 600g), grated and well-drained
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the batter)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Maple yogurt dip:
  • 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Grate the zucchinis using a box grater or food processor into a large bowl (about 5 minutes). Transfer grated zucchini to a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Stir in cottage cheese gently.
  3. Fold grated zucchini into the wet mixture. Sprinkle in flour and cinnamon, folding carefully until just combined. If batter feels too wet, add a tablespoon more flour.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 3 minutes).
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop. Press gently with spatula to flatten to about ½-inch thickness. Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Flip carefully.
  6. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil for about a minute. While warm, sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides.
  7. Prepare maple yogurt dip by stirring Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Chill until serving.
  8. Serve fritters warm with maple yogurt dip on the side.

Notes

Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from zucchini to ensure crisp fritters. Use medium heat to avoid burning and sogginess. Use a flexible spatula to flip gently. Make cinnamon sugar coating fresh before sprinkling. Prepare dip while fritters cook to save time. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. Vegan version uses flax eggs and coconut yogurt dip.

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