4.8 from 12 votes
Zucchini-Corn Fritters
Quick zucchini and corn fritters make a perfect appetizer, side dish or light lunch.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 14 to 15 fritters
Calories: 83 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini shredded
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 ears of corn kernels cut off
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- vegetable or canola oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss the shredded zucchini with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside for 10 minutes, then wrap in a clean kitchen towel or a triple layer of paper towels, and squeeze to release excess moisture. Set aside.
- Place the butter in a large nonstick skillet (I used my Le Creuset 3½-quart braiser) set over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, kosher salt and pepper. In a second medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined. Add the corn mixture and zucchini, and stir to combine. Add the cornmeal mixture, and gently mix just until everything comes together.
- Add enough oil to the skillet to come to a depth of about ⅛-inch. Set the pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, drop the batter into the pan using a 1/4 cup measure. Use the back of the measuring cup to flatten the batter into a round. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still hot. Repeat with remaining batter (you may need to add additional oil as you get to the last few).
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Notes
- Notes:
- Notes
- The fritters can be made up to 2 hours ahead of time. Reheat them in a 375 degrees F oven on a wire rack set inside of a baking sheet.
- Nutritional values are based on one fritter
- The fritters can be made up to 2 hours ahead of time. Reheat them in a 375 degrees F oven on a wire rack set inside of a baking sheet.
Nutrition Information
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
158mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6.3mg
(7%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14to 15 fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.