Crispy Greek Zucchini Fries

Delicious and super easy Greek style zucchini fries in the lightest, crispiest tempura batter. They go wonderfully well as a side with any kind of meat, fish or vegetarian main. They also make a crowd pleasing appetizer to share. Don't forget a big dish of traditional Greek tzatziki sauce for dipping!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini ((courgettes))
• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup plain flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup soda water (chilled (or use sparkling mineral water))
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt ((not regular yoghurt - it's too thin))
• 1/2 clove garlic (minced/crushed)
• 1 cucumber ((medium) diced finely, or grated)
• 1 teaspoon dill (chopped finely (optional))
• 2 squeezes lemon juice
• black pepper & a drizzle of olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Chop zucchini into fry shapes.: Wash your zucchini/courgette and chop off the very ends. Then cut into three or four big pieces, depending on the size. Cut each piece in half so you have 2 semi-circles. Then lay flat (green side up) and slice into fry shapes.
2. 2Make the batter.: Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a jug or small bowl. Then slowly add the chilled water and mix until you have a smooth batter.
3. 3Heat oil.: Heat up the oil until it sizzles when you dip the end of a piece of zucchini in it.
4. 4Dip zucchini into batter.: Dip the zucchini into the batter a small handful at a time. Fish out with a fork and place carefully into the hot oil.
5. 5Drop fries into oil and let cook.: Let cook for 2 or 3 minutes, turning once if necessary.
6. 6Remove and drain on kitchen paper.: When the fries are puffed up and golden, remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on kitchen paper. Repeat until all the zucchini is fried.
7. 7Serve.: Serve while still hot and crispy with tzatziki sauce on the side (optional - see recipe below).
8. 8--- for the tzatziki sauce ---
9. 9Combine sauce ingredients.: Put the yogurt into a small bowl or dish and add the garlic, cucumber, dill and lemon juice. Mix it all together well.
10. 10Top with pepper and olive oil.: Grind some black pepper onto the top and drizzle over a little olive oil.