Kolokithakia tiganita are the taverna snack that vanishes fastest in a Greek summer: paper-thin zucchini rounds in a light sparkling-water batter, fried golden and served with lemon and cold tzatziki.
The Greek insight is restraint — the batter is a whisper, not a coat, so the sweet zucchini stays the point. Salting the slices first pulls out moisture, which is the difference between crisp and soggy.
They are best eaten standing in the kitchen, straight from the paper towels, arguing about whether to save any for the table. (Answer: fry more.)
Kolokithakia Tiganita Recipe
What you need
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- ¾ cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Tzatziki, for dipping
Cook along
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into thin rounds (about ⅛ inch) or strips.
- Lay on paper towels, salt lightly, rest 10 minutes, and pat dry.
- Mix the flour, salt, pepper and oregano, then stir in the cold sparkling water to a smooth, thin batter.
- Heat ½ inch of oil over medium heat until a drop of batter sizzles.
- Dip each slice, let the excess drip, and fry in batches 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden — no overlapping.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon and tzatziki.
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