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Corn Zucchini Fritters

These Corn Zucchini Fritters are light and crispy with just the right amount of corn meal crunch. Perfect for the wonderful summer corn and zucchini now in season.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 14
Author Melissa Russo / thefarmgirlgabs.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup corn fresh cleaned or thawed frozen
  • 3/4 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup of milk plus more if needed
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable Oil to Fry

Instructions

  1. Place vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet and heat to 365 - 375 degrees.
  2. Clean corn off cob. Shred zucchini.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients in large bowl and mix.
  4. Beat egg and milk together then pour into the dry ingredients.
  5. Add corn, zucchini and cheese and mix just until incorporated.
  6. Batter should be thick. Add more milk if batter is to too thick.
  7. Drop the fritters by large spoonful into the hot oil. Cook in batches. Turn once and cook each side until nicely browned - about 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

*Adapted from How To Cook Everything - Simple Recipes for Great Food