Description
Make these easy Sweet Corn and Zucchini Fritters. They are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. This recipe keeps the steps simple so you can get these delicious fritters on your plate fast. They are perfect for a quick snack or a light side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step keeps your fritters crispy.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the sweet corn kernels and the squeezed zucchini until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers (about 350°F).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve your fritters warm.
Notes
- Squeezing the water from the zucchini is key for crispy fritters.
- If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients.
- These are best eaten right away, fresh from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg