
Quick Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Golden Cheese and Lime Yogurt Sauce
An original under-30-minute recipe: savory corn and zucchini fritters with shredded cheese in the batter, pan-seared until golden and served with a fresh lime-chive yogurt sauce. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, and ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 300 g zucchini (grated grueso and well escurrido)
- 150 g corn kernels (fresh or congelados and descongelados)
- 60 g red onion (chopped fina)
- 80 g shredded cheddar cheese (for the mezcla)
- 2 units eggs (batidos)
- 70 g all-purpose flour (for dar estructura)
- 4 g baking powder (ayuda a que queden ligeras)
- 2 g smoked paprika (for the mezcla)
- 5 g salt (divided entre mezcla and sauce)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 30 ml olive oil (for cocinar the tortitas)
- 180 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- 1 unit lime (1 tbsp de jugo)
- 10 g chives (chopped fino for the sauce and decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean towel or between paper towels and squeeze well to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- 2
2. Add the corn kernels, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, 3 g salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until you have a thick, even batter.
- 3
3. In a small bowl, make the sauce by mixing the plain Greek yogurt with the lime zest, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice, 2 g salt, and half of the chopped chives. Set aside.
- 4
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. If you want to keep the fritters warm, you can preheat the oven to 200°F / 95°C.
- 5
5. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil to the skillet. Shape 4 fritters using about 2 heaping tablespoons of batter each and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and set.
- 6
6. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and batter to make 4 more fritters, adjusting the heat if they brown too quickly. If needed, keep them warm in the oven at 200°F / 95°C while you finish.
- 7
7. Serve the fritters hot with the lime yogurt sauce spooned over or on the side, and finish with the remaining chopped chives.
- 8
8. If desired, let the fritters rest for 1 minute before serving so they set a little more and hold their shape.
Chef tips
Squeezing the zucchini very well is the key to fritters that turn golden instead of soggy. If the batter seems too wet, add 1 extra tablespoon of flour.
Substitutions
You can swap the cheddar for shredded mozzarella or a semi-hard cheese. Chives can be replaced with chopped parsley. For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the batter.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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