Zucchini Corn Fritters

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Zucchini Corn Fritters

These Zucchini Corn Fritters are the perfect combination of two summer favorites, with a crispy exterior and soft inside. Served with a wonderful sour cream lime dipping sauce. Great as an appetizer or snack!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: corn fritters, zucchini corn fritters, zucchini fritters

Servings: fritters

Ingredients

For the Dipping Sauce

3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 scallions , diced

For the Fritters

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg , lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
1 cup shredded zucchini , squeezed of any excess liquid
3/4 cup fresh sweet corn kernels (about 1 ear corn on the cob)
1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Frying

3 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more, if needed)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels.
In a small serving bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, and scallions. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add in the egg, milk, butter, zucchini, corn, jalapeño, and cheese; stir to combine.
Warm the oil in a large cast iron skillet or nonstick fry pan over medium heat. When the oil sizzling, working in batches, spoon rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the pan (I use a cookie scoop for this!), making sure they don’t touch each other. Flatten slightly - they should be about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. (If they start to burn, adjust your cooking time and/or change out your oil for a clean amount.)
Transfer the fritters to the lined baking sheet to drain, sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt, and place in the oven to keep warm until all are cooked.
Serve immediately with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

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