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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Corn and Zucchini Fritters

    Published: Jan 29, 2021. Modified: Jan 29, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    corn and zucchini fritters on a green plate with side salad

    Corn and zucchini fritters are the BEST. Filled with veggies and with a delicious Asian twist these fritters are ready to eat in less than 15 minutes! Perfect for toddlers, great in the lunchbox and yummy as a dinner side, they are the perfect way to make veggies more fun! Corn and zucchini work so well together and the herbs make these fritters packed full of flavour. They are even freezer friendly, making them perfect for grab and go lunches.

    corn and zucchini fritters on plates with side salad with more fritters on a board
    Contents hide
    1 Why you're going to love these fritters
    2 What goes into the recipe
    3 How to make this recipe
    4 Expert tips and FAQs
    5 More delicious fritter options
    6 Herby corn and zucchini fritters

    Why you're going to love these fritters

    Fritters are so versatile, whether you eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner or anything in between!

    • Kids love fritters because they can hold them to eat them
    • They are great in the lunchbox and stay together even when the lunchbox ends up upside down
    • Fresh burst of flavour from the mint
    • Freezer friendly so they are always ready to go
    • Delicious Asian flavour that kids LOVE!

    What goes into the recipe

    don’t forget to scroll to the recipe card for quantities and the full method

    ingredients for corn and zucchini fritters: corn, zucchini, mint, spring onions, sweet chilli, kecap manis, egg, flour
    • kecap manis- it's a sweet soy sauce that is thick and delicious. If you can't find it (check the Asian aisle at the supermarket) swap for caramel soy
    • sweet chilli sauce- this doesn't impart any heat to the recipe, just yummy flavour, so don't be afraid to use it
    • self-raising flour- if you don't have any- add 2 tsps of baking powder to plain flour
    • mint - you can swap this for corainder if you prefer, but mint give a really nice fresh flavour burst

    How to make this recipe

    • Grate the zucchini, slice the spring onions and finely chop the mint. (Image 1)
    chopped spring onion, chopped mint and grated zucchini for corn and zucchini fritters
    • Lightly whisk the egg with a fork.(image 2)
    • Combine all the ingredients a large bowl and mix to combine.(Image 3 and 4)
    • Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat.
    process shots for corn and zucchini fritters, egg whisked, ingredients together, ingredients mixed, grabbing tablespoonfuls
    • Add tablespoonfuls of the fritter mixture to the frypan. (I do 4 at a time) squash down. (Images 5 and 6)
    • Fry until golden (3-4 minutes) then flip.
    • Cook until golden, then drain on paper towel.
    fritters in a frypan, fritters flipped, corn and zucchini fritters draining on paper towel.

    Expert tips and FAQs

    These fritters mix in one bowl- what could be simpler than that?

    How long will they keep in the fridge?

    3-4 days in an airtight container. Otherwise freeze them to keep them longer.

    Can I freeze these?

    Yes! I freeze flat on a tray and then transfer to a container.

    Can corn and zucchini fritters be reheated?

    Yes! You can do it in the oven or for simplicity in the sandwich press!

    How do I serve the fritters?

    They are great as a lunchbox item, or as a starter or a dinner side. They are delicious for at home lunches with a salad and my kids love them in wraps too.

    Corn and Zucchini Fritters stacked on a green plate

    More delicious fritter options

    • Tuna and veggie fritters, perfect for lunchboxes!
    • Cauliflower, broccoli and cheese fritters, 5 ingredients!
    • Baked Zucchini Fritters, 4 ingredients!
    • Chicken, haloumi and kale fritters, 4 ingredients
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    corn and zucchini fritters on a plate with a side salad

    Herby corn and zucchini fritters

    Delicious Corn and Zucchini Fritters, full of veggies, ready in 15 minutes and super delicious!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 fritters
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 1 zucchini grated
    • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
    • 3 tbsps chopped mint
    • 1 egg lightly whisked
    • 2 spring onions finely chopped
    • 1 cup self raising flour plain/rice
    • 1 tablespoon kecap manis
    • 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
    • 4 tbsps oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Grate the zucchini, slice the spring onions and finely chop the mint.
    • Lightly whisk the egg with a fork.
    • Combine all the ingredients a large bowl and mix to combine.
    • Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat.
    • Add tablespoonfuls of the fritter mixture to the frypan. (I do 4 at a time) squash down.
    • Fry until golden (3-4 minutes) then flip.
    • Cook until golden, then drain on paper towel.

    Notes

    Freezing instructions:
    Freeze flat on a tray then transfer to a container or freezer bag.
    Want to reheat them? 
    Pop them in a sandwich press!
     

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3fritters | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g
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    1. Anjali says

      January 29, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with my kids today and they turned out amazingly well! They were so easy to make that my kids could help out in the kitchen, and they gobbled them up so we had no leftovers!

      Reply
    2. Dannii says

      January 29, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love fritters too. Such a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.

      Reply
    3. Beth Sachs says

      January 29, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      I used to make fritters a lot when the kids were younger. Now, I still make them, mainly for me though. Can't beat them for a quick lunch. These look delicious

      Reply
    4. Amy says

      January 29, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      OMG these sound amazing! I am hosting a small party for my friend’s birthday and was looking for some appetizers. He would absolutely love these. Love the addition of kecap manis and love it even more that I can freeze them so I ca prepare it ahead of time.

      Reply
    5. Amy says

      January 29, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these for lunchboxes but I’m not sure I’ll have any left by Monday. Made exactly as recipe except I skipped the chilli sauce as had ran out.

      Reply
    6. Beth says

      January 29, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good and yummy! My family is going to love this recipe! Can’t wait to give this a try!

      Reply
    7. Carly says

      January 15, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      Help! I have all the ingredients in the bowl but just realised no eggs are listed? Is this correct?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        January 15, 2019 at 7:06 pm

        There should be on egg lightly whisked in there too- sorry I'm moving recipes to a new format and you caught this one mid-edit!

        Reply

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