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A ceramic plate filled with zucchini fritters and dip.

Zucchini Fritters

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Crispy zucchini corn fritters with a creamy, spiced dipping sauce—easy to make, perfectly golden, and totally fail-proof!

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce:

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Fritters:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, about 4 cups, grated
  • ½ small yellow onion grated
  • 1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying (plus more as needed)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir well, then refrigerate while you prepare the fritters.
  • Grate zucchini into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Sprinkle lightly with a pinch of kosher salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. After resting, squeeze out as much liquid as possible over the sink. Set aside.
  • Grate onion into a small bowl and drain thoroughly using another towel or paper towel. You want to avoid adding excess moisture to the batter.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine drained zucchini, drained onion, corn, garlic, mozzarella cheese, eggs, flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Stir until everything is evenly mixed and a thick batter forms.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Using a 3-tablespoon scoop, portion the batter into the skillet, flattening each one into a round about 3 inches wide. Cook in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook each fritter for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning or undercooking.
  • Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  • Serve warm with the dipping sauce on the side.