Crispy Zucchini and Corn Fritters

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a paper towel on a large plate and set aside.
  2. 2Place a small colander over a medium bowl.
  3. 3Toss the grated zucchini with ½ teaspoon of salt and place in the colander to “sweat” for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Wrap the zucchini in a kitchen towel or paper towel and squeeze dry.
  5. 5In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, baking powder, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Add egg, milk, drained zucchini, corn, and Parmesan cheese, and whisk just until combined.
  7. 7For the Skillet Method: In a large skillet, add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and warm over medium heat.
  8. 8Once the oil is hot, use a ¼ measuring cup to portion the fritter batter into the hot skillet.
  9. 9Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the underside of fritters starts to turn golden brown.
  10. 10Using a spatula, flip fritters and gently press down to flatten them.
  11. 11Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through.
  12. 12Transfer cooked fritters to wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  13. 13Repeat with remaining batter.
  14. 14Garnish fritters with fresh basil (if using).
  15. 15For the Air Fryer Method: Follow recipe instructions to make the fritter batter.
  16. 16Next, place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into your air fryer, and use the back of the spoon to flatten a bit.
  17. 17Cook in air fryer at 375°F for 10 minutes, until cooked through and golden and crispy on the outside.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup zucchini, coarsely grated
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh corn (or frozen corn that’s been thawed and drained)
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional garnish)
  • vegetable oil or olive oil for cooking

Equipment

paper towellarge platesmall colandermedium bowlkitchen towellarge skilletspatulawire rackair fryer