If you're looking for a quick and easy snack or meal, sweetcorn and zucchini fritters are a perfect choice. These fritters are made with a combination of corn kernels, grated zucchini, flour, eggs, and various seasonings. They can be fried, pan-fried, or baked, making them a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. The combination of sweet corn and zucchini creates a delicious and satisfying flavor, and the fritters are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty and nutritious snack or meal.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI CORN FRITTERS
Yummy zucchini corn fritters that my family can't get enough of. These fritters are light and fluffy with lots of zucchini and fresh corn. Cheese is optional, but not in my house. Serve hot with ranch dressing.
Provided by Danni Hughes
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 19m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and butter. Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir in zucchini, corn, and cheese; mix well.
- Warm oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by the tablespoonful into hot oil. Fry until crisp and brown, turning once with tongs. Remove to paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 146 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
SWEETCORN AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by JoBellette
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Sift flour into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, whisk milk and eggs together in a jug until combined. Pour over flour. Stir until smooth. Add corn and zucchini. Stir until well combined. 2. Add enough oil to a large, non-stick frying pan to cover base. Heat over medium heat until hot. Using 1/4 cup of mixture per fritter, spoon mixture, 3 fritters at a time, into pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until golden and firm to touch in the centre. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. 3. Serve with tzatziki dip. Note: cooked fritters can be frozen and reheated in microwave for easy meal, snack or side dish.
SWEETCORN & COURGETTE FRITTERS
An easy, vegetarian fritter you can have on the table in 25 minutes. Top with an egg with a runny yolk and a drizzle of our chilli dressing
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the sweetcorn, spring onions, courgette, paprika, flour, beaten egg, milk and some seasoning in a large bowl and set aside.
- Put a large pan of water on to boil. In a bowl, mix the chilli sauce with the lime juice and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large, non-stick pan and spoon in four burger-sized mounds of the fritter mixture, spaced apart (you may need to do this in two batches). When brown on the underside, turn over and cook for 3 mins more until golden.
- Meanwhile, poach the eggs in the simmering water for 2-3 mins until cooked and the yolks are runny. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve the fritters topped with a poached egg, mixed leaves and a drizzle of the chilli dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For crispy fritters, make sure the zucchini and corn are grated coarsely. This will help them retain their texture and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk or water until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough fritters.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the fritters. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Fry the fritters in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Sweetcorn and zucchini fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for using up leftover corn and zucchini, and they can be easily customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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