Description
Zucchini Corn Fritters are a fresh and flavorful dish that combines tender zucchini, sweet corn kernels, and gooey cheese into golden, crispy fritters. These versatile, quick-to-make fritters are perfect as a side dish, a meatless main, or tucked in a bun with sauce.
Ingredients
3 cups packed shredded zucchini
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 oz shredded 2% milk mozzarella cheese
1 oz finely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using paper towels for the best texture.
- In a large bowl, mix the zucchini with corn, eggs, mayo, fresh herbs, seasonings, flour, and both cheeses until evenly combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop out ¼-cup portions of the batter and flatten them into patties in the pan.
- Cook each fritter for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer them to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce or as a main dish with a side salad.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar or Gruyère for a bolder flavor.
- Substitute with dill, green onions, or cilantro if fresh herbs are unavailable.
- Make them gluten-free by using chickpea flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Add cornmeal for extra texture or flavor twists like lemon zest or smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
