Zucchini Corn Fritters: Amazing 3-Minute Flip
Enjoy these crispy Zucchini Corn Fritters, a perfect summer snack or side dish. They are pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a refreshing cilantro yogurt dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 fritters
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
- For the Cilantro Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, corn kernels, flour, eggs, chopped cilantro, red onion, minced garlic, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form patties. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- While the fritters are cooking, prepare the cilantro yogurt dip. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Serve the zucchini corn fritters warm with the cilantro yogurt dip.
Notes
- Ensure you squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy fritters.
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the fritter batter for a little heat.
- Feel free to add other herbs like mint or parsley to the yogurt dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters with 2 tbsp dip
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 4g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 9g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg