Zucchini Corn Fritters

These family-favorite zucchini corn fritters are light and fluffy, made with lots of grated squash, fresh corn right off the cob, and Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.25 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1.5 cups fresh corn, kernels cut from cob

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

Step 2

Whisk milk, melted butter, and eggs, together in a small bowl; pour into flour mixture and whisk to combine. Stir in zucchini, corn, and Cheddar until well combined.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, drop tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry until crisp and brown, about 4 minutes per batch, turning halfway through with tongs. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.