Sweet Corn Zucchini Fritters (Printable)

Golden, tender fritters combine sweet corn and zucchini for a light, flavorful bite that’s ideal at summer get-togethers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out (approximately 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 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 for added flavor

→ Herbs & Spices

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives

→ Cooking

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

# How-to Steps:

01 - Place grated zucchini into a clean kitchen towel and firmly squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
02 - Combine the drained zucchini, sweet corn kernels, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley or chives in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
04 - Add the dry mixture to the bowl of vegetables and gently toss until all pieces are lightly coated.
05 - Mix in the beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese (if using) until a cohesive batter forms; avoid overmixing.
06 - Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium temperature.
07 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet, gently flattening each with the back of the spoon.
08 - Cook fritters for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crisp, working in batches and adding extra oil as necessary.
09 - Transfer cooked fritters to a kitchen paper–lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm accompanied by your preferred dip or sauce.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find summer vegetables
  • Fast to prepare and cook in thirty minutes
  • Naturally vegetarian and can be made gluten free
  • Delivers a satisfyingly crisp bite every time
  • Perfect for potlucks or playful dinners when you need to get veggies on the table
02 -
  • High in veggies but tastes indulgent
  • Can freeze leftovers for busy nights
  • Works with gluten free flour
  • Each bite delivers a sweet burst from corn and a mellow richness from zucchini that always reminds me of the first summer my youngest begged to help grate zucchinis on her own.
03 -
  • Always squeeze zucchini very well or your fritters will turn out dense and pale.
  • Don't skip preheating the skillet as that is what locks in the crunchy edges.
  • I learned to flatten each fritter for even browning and faster cooking.

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