Description
Make these bright, summery Sweet Corn and Zucchini Fritters for a crisp and delicious treat. You will love the fresh taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is key for crispy fritters.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet corn, dried zucchini, flour, egg, milk, chives, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, homemade fritters!
Notes
- Squeezing the water from the zucchini makes a big difference in texture.
- You can substitute fresh chives with 1 tablespoon of dried parsley if needed.
- These are best eaten right after cooking for maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: Estimate 150
- Sugar: Estimate 4g
- Sodium: Estimate 250mg
- Fat: Estimate 8g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 6.5g
- Trans Fat: Estimate 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 16g
- Fiber: Estimate 2g
- Protein: Estimate 4g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 30mg