Za’atar Sweet Potato Fritters with Herbed Yogurt Dip

Category Appetizer | Vegetarian | Fusion
Servings 4–6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Intro

These Za’atar Sweet Potato Fritters are crisp, savory, and lightly spiced with Middle Eastern flair. Paired with a cool and tangy herbed yogurt dip, they’re perfect for mezze platters, brunches, or as a fun vegetarian appetizer.

Ingredients

For the fritters:

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 tbsp za’atar+
1/2 tsp baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying

For the herbed yogurt dip:

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Fritter Mixture
In a large bowl, mix grated sweet potatoes, red onion, flour, egg, za’atar, baking powder, salt, and pepper until the batter holds together.
Fry the Fritters
Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop heaping Spoonfuls of the mixture, flatten slightly, and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Make the Dip
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve
Arrange fritters on a platter and serve with the herbed yogurt dip on the side.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Garnish with more za’atar or fresh herbs.
Serve alongside a fresh salad or tabbouleh.
Great as part of a vegetarian mezze board.

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Za’atar Sweet Potato Fritters with Herbed Yogurt Dip

Products Used in This Recipe

Za’atar Blend