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Zucchini Fritters Recipe

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Ingredients

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Zucchini Fritters Recipe

¼ cup oildivided

1 tsp kosher saltdivided

2 zucchinigrated

½ cup grilled cornor use thawed frozen

1 green onionthinly sliced

¼ cup all purpose flour

¼ cup cornmeal

½ tsp baking soda

1 egg

2 tablespoons buttermilk or substitute with your favorite milk

black pepperfreshly ground

For the Greek Yogurt

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1 jalapeñoseeded and finely chopped

1 tbsp cilantrochopped

1 tsp lime zest

1 tbsp lime juice lime

½ tsp saltor to taste

Line a colander with cheesecloth and set over a bowl. Mix the grated zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and place in the cheesecloth lined sieve. Let stand 10 minutes then squeeze excess liquid.

While the zucchini sits, whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

Whisk the buttermilk and egg together in a medium bowl. Place the zucchini, corn and scallion in the bowl with the buttermilk and egg mixture and stir until incorporated.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.

Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fritters in batches (about 3 or 4 at a time) for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown, adding more oil if the pan becomes dry. If the pan becomes too hot, reduce the heat to medium low.

Place the cooked fritters on a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Cook the remaining fritters, adding oil and adjusting the temperature as needed.

Place the yogurt in a small bowl. Add the jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and salt to taste.

Serve with the warm fritters and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Squeeze Out Excess Moisture 💧
Salt the grated zucchini and let it sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze firmly in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water—this prevents soggy fritters and ensures crispy edges.
Toast Cornmeal for Extra Crunch 🌽
Lightly toast the cornmeal in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to your batter to deepen its flavor and enhance the crispy, golden texture of your fritters.
Chill Batter Before Frying ❄️
Refrigerate your batter for at least 15 minutes before cooking—this helps the fritters hold their shape and cook through evenly without spreading too thin in the oil.
Balance Your Sauce Components 🥒
Add lime juice gradually to your cilantro-lime yogurt sauce, tasting as you go, since lime intensity varies—this prevents over-acidifying and ensures the sauce complements rather than overpowers the fritters.
Oil Temperature is Non-Negotiable 🌡️
Maintain oil at 350-375°F using a thermometer—too cool and fritters absorb oil becoming greasy, too hot and they brown before cooking through.