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Crispy zucchini rounds with cool tzatziki. The eternal Greek meze — and still one of the best.
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ingredients
🥬 PRODUCE
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3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds 0.5cm thick
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🌾 BATTER
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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Salt
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🫙 FRYING
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Vegetable oil for frying
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🥛 TZATZIKI
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1 cup thick Greek yogurt
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½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
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2 garlic cloves, finely grated
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Salt
Lesvos
Fried Zucchini with Tzatziki
Crispy zucchini rounds with cool tzatziki.
Crispy zucchini rounds with cool tzatziki. The eternal Greek meze — and still one of the best.
Ingredients
🥬 PRODUCE
— 3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds 0.5cm thick
🌾 BATTER
— 1 cup all-purpose flour
— Salt
🫙 FRYING
— Vegetable oil for frying
🥛 TZATZIKI
— 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
— ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
— 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
— 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
— 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
— Juice of ½ lemon
— Salt
Prep
🔪 PREP FIRST
🥬 ZUCCHINI PREP
— Slice zucchini into rounds.
— Lay on paper towels and salt lightly.
— Let sit 10 minutes — draws out excess moisture.
— Pat dry before flouring.
🥛 TZATZIKI PREP
— Grate cucumber, then squeeze in a clean towel until very dry.
— Mix with yogurt, garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
— Taste and adjust — should be bold and garlicky.
— Refrigerate until serving.
🍳 OIL PREP
— Pour oil into a wide pan to 1cm depth.
— Heat to 175°C / 350°F.
Method
STEP 1 — FLOUR THE ZUCCHINI
— Dredge zucchini rounds in flour.
— Shake off excess.
👉 Flour only — no egg, no breadcrumbs. Simplicity is the Lesvos approach.
STEP 2 — FRY
— Fry in batches — do not crowd.
— Cook 2–3 minutes per side.
— You're looking for:
— Golden and crispy on both sides
— Tender inside
— Remove with slotted spoon.
STEP 3 — DRAIN & SEASON
— Drain on paper towels.
— Season immediately with salt.
STEP 4 — SERVE
— Pile onto a plate.
— Serve with cold tzatziki alongside.
👉 Eat immediately — fried zucchini softens quickly.
Chef's Note: Salt the zucchini before flouring and pat them completely dry. Wet zucchini steams in the oil instead of crisping.