Zucchini Corn Fritters

Zucchini and corn fritters are the perfect way to use summer produce. Once you learn how easy these are you will make them over and over.

Why We Love These Fritters

These fritters are filled with zucchini and corn right from the garden. They are sweet and savory and can be used as a side dish, an appetizer, or a snack. I even eat them for breakfast.

Ingredients

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp white granulate sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 2 ears of corn on the cob
• ¾ cup shredded zucchini (1/2 zucchini)
• 2 cups canola oil for frying
• ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting fritters if desired

Let’s Make Zucchini Corn Fritters

1. Cook or grill the corn, allow it to cool, and remove kernels from the cob.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave and set it aside.
3. Peel and shred the zucchini.
4. Wrap the shredded zucchini in a couple of dry paper towels and squeeze to remove any moisture in the zucchini.
5. Add the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a medium-sized bowl and combine.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and butter.
7. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir or whisk until fully combined.
8. Fold the shredded zucchini and corn kernels and let the batter rest at room temperature.
9. While the batter rests, pour 2 cups of canola oil into a large pot or deep fryer.
10. Heat the oil to 365°.
11. Use a small spoon or a cookie scoop, to scoop fritter dough and drop it into the hot oil.
12. Work in batches by adding 5-6 scoops and frying for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
13. Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked fritters from the oil to a large baking sheet covered with a paper towel or a cooling rack.
14. Allow fritters to cool for 10-15 minutes.
15. To add a sweet flavor to the fritters, place ½ cup powdered sugar into a brown paper lunch sack, add 5-6 fritters at a time, and shake them in the bag with the powdered sugar. Repeat with all or some of the fritters.

Storing and Reheating Corn Fritters

• Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Place the fritters on a baking sheet to reheat and bake at 400° for 5 minutes.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Be very careful when working with hot oil. Do not leave the stovetop during this process.
• Use a long-handled slotted spoon to flip and remove the fritters from the oil.
• Allow the oil to cool completely on the stovetop before discarding.

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• Sweet and Tangy Amish Macaroni Salad
• Mexican Street Corn
• Strawberry Salsa
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