Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside — these zucchini & corn fritters are quick, cheesy, and downright delicious. Made with pantry staples and ready in a flash, they’re perfect for a light meal, side dish, or snack that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 cup grated zucchini (before squeezing)
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 egg
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
¼ cup milk
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp onion powder
Olive oil or avocado oil, for cooking
Instructions
Prep Zucchini: Grate zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel.
Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine zucchini, corn, flour, egg, cheese, milk, baking powder, salt, and onion powder. Stir until just mixed.
Cook Fritters: Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly.
Fry Until Golden: Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
Serve Warm: Great with sour cream, yogurt, or a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120/fritter
- Fat: 7g/fritter
- Carbohydrates: 11g/fritter
- Fiber: 1.5g/fritter
- Protein: 5g/fritter