Mucver - Crispy Zucchini Fritters

5 from 8 votes

Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters) are small vegetable pancakes that contain zucchini (or courgettes), egg, flour, spring onion, and fresh herbs.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: pieces

Calories: 76kcal

Grate the courgettes, place them in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt, and leave to drain for 30 minutes.
Place the grated courgettes in a tea towel or absorbent paper towel and squeeze out excess water then transfer to a large bowl.
Add the spring onions, fresh and dried mint, parsley, dill, egg(s), flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and baking powder to the courgettes and mix well to form a thick batter.
Heat a large frying pan on medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
When the oil is hot, drop a heaped spoonful of the mixture into the hot oil and gently press to flatten it out a little. Depending on the size of your pan, fry 4 or 5 fritters at a time.
Fry for a few minutes until they are golden brown then flip them using a spatula. Fry the other side for a few more minutes and place them on a plate layered with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Fresh garden zucchini is usually heavy with water. If you use them right away after grating them, the fritters won't be crisp and stay soggy. The trick to keep the zucchini fritters from being mushy is to get as much water out of them as possible. It is very important not to rush this step and get rid of the excess water from the zucchinis as it will affect their texture.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. You can also experiment with different herbs or add chopped onions or garlic for extra flavor.
Before frying the fritters, it's important to ensure that the oil in the pan is hot enough. One way to test the oil is to sprinkle a pinch of flour into it - if it sizzles immediately, then the oil is ready for frying.
Fry the mucver in small batches to ensure they cook evenly and maintain their shape.
To prevent the fritters from becoming oily, place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil after frying.
The leftovers would keep for up to 5 days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
You can serve them as an appetizer, snack, side dish, or finger food. They are also great for picnics or lunch boxes as they can be eaten cold or at room temperature.