Zucchini Corn Fritters are a staple summer dish in our home. The combination of fresh zucchini, sweet corn, and melted cheese elicits cherished memories. This recipe offers a crispy crunch with every bite, and it's versatile enough to adapt to any season.
Zucchini corn fritters combine fresh zucchini, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese, bound together with a touch of flour and egg. These fritters are pan-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender and flavorful inside. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or even a main course, zucchini corn fritters are often served during summer when zucchini and corn are in season.
If you like this recipe, you may also love our Broccoli Patties or our Skillet Fried Zucchini.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy Preparation: Ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Healthy and Nutritious: Packed with vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.
- Versatile Serving Options: Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or main course.
- Family-Friendly: Loved by kids and adults alike, making mealtime enjoyable for everyone.
Zucchini Corn Fritter Ingredients
- Zucchini: Choose medium-sized zucchinis that are firm and have smooth skin. Overly large zucchinis can be watery and have larger seeds, which might make the fritters soggy.
- Corn: Adds a touch of sweetness and crunch.
- Cheese: Choose your favorite, like cheddar or mozzarella, for a melty center.
- Flour: All-purpose flour to bind the fritters together.
- Egg: Acts as a binder, holding all the ingredients together.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps mix the batter.
- Green Onion: Adds a subtle onion flavor and freshness.
- Garlic Powder: For a hint of garlic flavor, or any seasoning of your choice.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, enhancing all the flavors.
- Olive Oil: For frying, providing a crispy exterior.
- Dipping Sauce: Sour cream, tzatziki, or aioli.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Flour: Substitute with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Green Onion: Replace with chives or finely chopped red onion.
- Flavor: Add finely chopped herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
How to Make Zucchini Corn Fritters:
STEP ONE: Prepare the Zucchini
Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
STEP TWO: Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, corn kernels, shredded cheese, flour, egg, milk, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
STEP THREE: Heat Skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom.
STEP FOUR: Cook Fritters
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into patties. Place in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Storage
Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze zucchini corn fritters, cook them fully, let them cool, then place them on a baking sheet to freeze individually before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
To prevent soggy fritters, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini before mixing it with other ingredients. Using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth works best for this.
Yes, you can freeze zucchini corn fritters. After cooking and cooling them, place the fritters on a baking sheet to freeze individually. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat in the oven or skillet until warmed through.
Zucchini corn fritters pair well with a variety of dipping sauces. Popular options include tzatziki, aioli, sour cream, or a spicy mayo.
Yes, you can make vegan zucchini corn fritters by using a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) instead of a regular egg and substituting dairy milk and cheese with plant-based alternatives.
Expert Tips for Success
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✔️ DO Squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to ensure crispy fritters.
✔️ DO Use fresh or frozen corn kernels for the best texture.
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Zucchini Corn Fritters
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis grated
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or seasoning of your choice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder for a lighter texture
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for a hint of smokiness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, corn kernels, shredded cheese, flour, egg, milk, chopped green onions, garlic powder, baking powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into patties. Place in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Notes
- Flour: Substitute with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Green Onion: Replace with chives or finely chopped red onion.
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