Description
These Corn Zucchini Fritters are a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. Packed with fresh zucchini, sweet corn, and savory Parmesan, these crispy fritters make a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fritters:
- 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fritter Batter: In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, corn, green onions, parsley, eggs, flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and thick.
- Cook the Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop batter into the pan, flatten slightly, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- To remove excess moisture from zucchini, place grated zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze tightly.
- For a gluten-free version, use all-purpose gluten-free flour.
- These fritters reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
