Sweet Corn Zucchini Fritters (Printable)

Crispy fritters with sweet corn and zucchini, ideal as a summer appetizer or side for entertaining guests.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, grated and drained (about 1 cup)
02 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
03 - 2 green onions, finely sliced

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 cup cornmeal
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

→ Dairy

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Herbs & Spices

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives

→ Cooking

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

# Directions:

01 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
02 - Combine zucchini, corn kernels, green onions, and chopped herbs in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Add dry ingredients to the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
05 - Fold in eggs and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the batter is just combined.
06 - Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet, flattening each with the back of a spoon.
08 - Cook fritters for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp and golden; fry in batches, adding oil as necessary.
09 - Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with preferred accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Great way to use fresh summer vegetables
  • Quick to prepare even on busy weeknights
  • Light and satisfying perfect for brunch or as a side dish
  • Vegetarian friendly fits many diets
  • You only need basic kitchen tools no fancy gadgets required
02 -
  • Freezes beautifully for easy meal prep
  • Packed with fiber and protein makes a filling vegetarian dish
  • Leftovers reheat well making breakfast the next day a treat
03 -
  • Always squeeze zucchini well for crispy edges
  • Let batter rest five minutes before frying for easier shaping
  • Cook fritters in batches for even browning

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