Description

These crispy and flavorful Corn Zucchini Fritters are a quick and delicious way to enjoy fresh summer vegetables. Made with sweet corn, grated zucchini, and green onions, these fritters are lightly seasoned and fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they’re a great way to add veggies to your meal with a satisfying crunch and tender interior.

Ingredients

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Veggies

1 cup fresh corn (shucked)
1 cup zucchini (grated, excess moisture removed)
¼ cup green onions (chopped)

Dry Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs (beaten)

Seasoning

½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For Frying

2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Shuck the fresh corn to remove kernels and grate the zucchini. Use cheesecloth or paper towels to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated zucchini to avoid soggy fritters.
Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, grated zucchini, and chopped green onions. Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and beaten eggs. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you get a well-combined batter.
Season: Add salt and black pepper to the batter and stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Heat Oil: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or vegetable oil. Heat the oil until it is shimmering and hot but not smoking.
Fry Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter carefully into the hot oil. Fry each fritter for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if the skillet isn’t large enough to avoid overcrowding.
Drain Excess Oil: Once fried, transfer the fritters onto paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
Serve: Serve the fritters warm as a snack or side dish, individually or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
These fritters can be kept warm in an oven set to low heat while finishing the rest of the batch.
For a dairy-free version, ensure the frying oil is plant-based and avoid adding any dairy condiments when serving.
Leftover fritters can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture.