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Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters are an appetizer made with zucchini and corn, fried to a crispy golden brown and dipped in a homemade seasoned sour cream.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce
  • ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Fritters
  • 2 large zucchini, grated (about 4 cups), well-drained
  • 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn kernels, drained
  • ½ small white or yellow onion, grated, drained of liquid
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (56.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Dipping Sauce
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a medium bowl mix sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Store the dipping sauce in the refrigerator while cooking the fritters, or until ready to use.
Fritters
  1. Trim the ends off the zucchini and shred on a grater. Remove excess water from the zucchini by wrapping it in a paper towel or cheesecloth and tightly squeezing. You want to make sure to get as much moisture out of the zucchini as you can.
  2. To a large mixing bowl, add the drained zucchini.
  3. To the bowl with the grated zucchini, add drained corn, drained onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. To a large skillet over medium-low heat, add oil*. Once hot, use a 3-tablespoon scoop to add fritter batter to the pan in batches of 3 or 4, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Flatten the tops so that each scoop is about 3 inches wide and as thick as a fluffy pancake.
  5. Cook the fritters for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are a deep brown. Place the cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  6. Serve fritters with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • *Baking Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Scoop the batter onto the lined baking sheet, flattening them out a bit like when frying.
  • Bake the fritters for 15-20 minutes per side (a total of 30-40 minutes), or until they are golden brown.
  • Serve immediately, with or without the dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fritter Calories 153kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Serving 1fritter
Calories 153kcal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.