Cheddar Zucchini Corn Fritters

Recipe Creator: Bothwell Cheese

These quick and easy Cheddar Zucchini Corn Fritters combine summer corn and zucchini for a light and delicious appetizer. They're crispy on the outside and soft, fluffy, and full of flavour on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup AP flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1)
  • ¾ cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup Bothwell Lactose-Free Medium Cheddar, grated
  • Oil for frying
  • Optional garnish: Sour cream and fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oil for frying to 350° F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine AP flour, sugar, baking powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne.
  3. Mix milk, vegetable oil, and eggs in a medium-sized bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk to combine.
  4. Add zucchini, corn and cheese to the mixture and stir to combine well.
  5. Carefully drop tablespoons of batter into the oil until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
  6. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with sour cream and chives.
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