Description
Delight in these savory Corn Zucchini Fritters, bursting with fresh zucchini and sweet corn, perfect for a quick appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Mixture:
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 large eggs
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Squeeze Zucchini: Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine zucchini, corn, green onions, eggs, flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and milk. Mix well.
- Fry Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten, and cook until golden on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Fritters can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
