Description
Delicious corn and zucchini fritters, perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, serve as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Lime juice (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Combine the grated zucchini, corn, flour, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, eggs, green onions, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Mix sour cream with lime juice to taste for the dipping sauce.
- Serve the fritters warm with a generous dollop of the sour cream lime sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a healthier option, try using an air fryer. Ensure to salt and drain zucchini to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg