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Fritters in a stack on a plate with a dish of creamy white sauce and a spoon.
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Zucchini Corn Fritters

Zucchini Corn Fritters have tender zucchini, fresh herbs, and sweet corn mixed with a cornmeal batter and pan fried for a crispy exterior.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound medium zucchini shredded
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
  • 1 egg lightly scrambled.
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • Canola oil or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Using the large holes on a box grater or using a shredding blade on a food processor to shred the zucchini. Place zucchini in a tea towel or piece of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible, twisting the towel to help ring out the liquid.
  • Shred the onion with the box grater or food processor.
  • Add zucchini, onion, corn, and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix well to fully combine.
  • Add garlic, lemon zest, chives, dill, and salt to the zucchini mixture and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the flour and cornmeal. Mix well to form a thick batter.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, and add enough oi to just coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot skillet, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry on one side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes; flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze the liquid from the zucchini, or the batter could wind up being too thin. If it is too thin, add more flour, but know that this could alter the taste and texture.
Leftovers should be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat, pan fry in a little bit of oil, covered, at medium heat. Or bake or air fry at 350℉ for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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