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Cheddar zucchini corn fritters

Grated zucchini, corn, and cheddar cook into skillet fritters with a lemon-yogurt dip. About 30 minutes; serves four.

About 30 minutes · serves 4

By Forkast. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested; timing is an estimate.

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Golden zucchini corn fritters with cheddar, lemon yogurt dip, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
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  1. 1

    Grate and squeeze

    Coarsely grate zucchini. Toss with ½ teaspoon salt and wait 5 minutes. Wrap in a clean towel and squeeze firmly until very little liquid remains.

  2. 2

    Mix the batter

    Whisk eggs, then stir in zucchini, corn, cheddar, scallions, flour, baking powder, and garlic powder. Mix yogurt with lemon zest and 1 tablespoon juice; chill until serving.

  3. 3

    Pan-cook until set

    Heat a thin layer of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium. Cook ¼-cup fritters 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and firm in the center. Drain and serve with dip.

The key to crisp zucchini fritters is squeezing out more water than feels necessary. Mix only after the zucchini is dry, use a thin layer of oil, and cook until both sides are deep golden and the centers are firm. Contains egg, milk, and wheat.

Questions before you cook

Why squeeze the zucchini?

Salt the grated zucchini, wait five minutes, then squeeze firmly in a clean towel. Removing water helps keep the batter from becoming too loose.

How large should the fritters be?

Use about a quarter cup of batter per fritter. Cook until deep golden on both sides and firm in the center, adjusting heat if the outside darkens too quickly.

Substitutions and ingredient choices

Chopped chives are an untested alternative to scallions for a milder onion flavor. The batter still contains egg, wheat, and milk.

How should I store and reheat leftovers?

Refrigerate perishable leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use leftovers within 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F, checking with a food thermometer. These are general USDA safety limits, not a tested shelf-life claim for this recipe.

Keep the yogurt dip chilled and separate. Reheat fritters in an oven or skillet and check their centers.

USDA: Leftovers and Food Safety

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