This Zucchini Corn Fritters recipe makes a great healthy breakfast or brunch option, which is super fluffy and packed full of flavour. Serve along with a Greek yogurt sauce for the best combo!
The perfect brunch dish to make on the weekend are my Zucchini Corn Fritters. They are light and fluffy, packed full of flavour, and are super healthy as they are baked in the oven.
These are a regular in my house, which I love serving with a good spoon of herbed yoghurt. If you have any leftovers, they are also delicious to enjoy the next day as a snack or even for kids school lunches.
Zucchini Corn fritters are a great recipe to make when zucchini is in season. They're perfect to eat in Summer along with the colder months too!
Some of my favourite dishes I like to enjoy for a weekend brunch are healthy french toast and pesto eggs.
Table of Contents
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Zucchini is the star so ensure they are nice and fresh, and preferably in season
- Corn which can be fresh corn, canned or frozen
- Red onion, I love the sweetness of red onions but you can also use white or green onions
- Eggs help bind the mixture together, I always prefer to use free-range eggs. To keep it egg free, leave out the eggs and add a few extra tablespoons of chickpea flour along with a dash of zucchini juice if the batter is too dry
- Flour to help draw the excess moisture. I've used chickpea flour which is also gluten free but you can also use all purpose flour, whole wheat flour or your preferred flour
- Parmesan cheese, you can also use a different hard cheese to ensure completely vegetarian, or also a dairy free cheese if you prefer
- Fresh Herbs bring a nice freshness. coriander/cilantro or parsley are my favourite herbs to use
- Baking powder a touch of baking powder helps the fritters become nice and fluffy and not dry out
How to make Zucchini Corn Fritters
These Zucchini Corn Fritters take little time to prepare and are baked for a healthier option. Follow my simple steps below.
- Preheat oven to 220ยฐC /425ยฐF
- Grate the zucchini into a tea towel with a bowl underneath. Then squeeze out the excess liquid
- Add all the other ingredients except for the olive oil in a separate bowl and mix well, then proceed to add the zucchini and mix through
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls and place on an oven tray. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten the balls slightly to resemble a round disk
- Brush on some olive oil and put in the oven for 25 minutes. Let them rest for a few minutes and serve with a good spoon of yogurt dip!
Tips and Tricks
- Grate the zucchini in a clean towel and let them stand on the side for 10 minutes while you gather the remaining ingredients. This allows the excess liquid to come out
- Ensure to squeeze all the excess water out from the grated zucchini otherwise it will make your fritters wet and soggy
- If using canned or frozen corn, pat dry the kernels with paper towels before adding them to the bowl, as you donโt want to add the excess water
- If the mixture is too wet while you are handling it and rolling into balls, you can add extra flour if needed
- Cooking alternatives, if you prefer you can pan fry them in oil with a skillet over medium heat or cook in an air fryer which will reduce the cooking time slightly
FAQs
Yes once they have been cooked. If you freeze before they are cooked they will become watery once thawed out
Yes, to make it vegan swap the parmesan cheese for a plant based cheese. And to make it egg free, leave out the eggs and add a few extra tablespoons of chickpea flour along with a dash of zucchini juice if the batter is too dry
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days
Generally, they are fried in oil, however, this recipe is baked in the oven with minimal oil. Equally cooking in the air fryer will also work
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I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Zucchini Corn Fritters photo on Instagram so I can share the love!
Recipe
Zucchini Corn Fritters
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 cup corn kernels, they can be fresh/canned or frozen and thawed
- ยฝ red onion diced into small cubes
- 2 eggs
- ยฝ cup flour (I've used chickpea flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ยผ cup parmesan cheese
- Handful of chopped coriander/cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Serve with Greek yogurt sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ยฐF / 220ยฐC. Place a clean tea towel in a bowl, using a box grater, grate zucchini into the towel and leave aside for 10 minutes
- In a separate large bowl, add the corn, onion, herbs, eggs, parmesan cheese and season
- Now back to the shredded zucchini, hold the tea towel up, and squeeze out the excess liquid from the grated zucchini. You want to remove as much of the liquid as you can
- Add zucchini to the other ingredients, add the flour and baking powder and mix together
- Spoon some of the mixture into your hands, roll into balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. If the mixture is too wet, you can add a little more flour
- Once mixture is finished, with your fingers, gently flatten the balls slightly to resemble a circle
- Spray or brush olive oil to the tops and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until slightly golden
- Let them rest for a few minutes on a cooling rack, stack them up and serve with a Greek yogurt sauce (ready in 3 minutes)
Rehana says
Iโve made these they come out really nice
The cheese makes it very nice
Ayeh says
The cheese is the best part isnt it xxx
Narcisa Maria says
I tried them and they are great. They are great for a snack or a children's school package.
Traducere live
Ayeh says
Perfect for school too, so glad to hear dear xxx
Leonie says
Thanks for the baked fritter recipe. I usually cook mine gently in healthy oil and drain on a wire rack to remove the excess oil, this option is a lot cheaper too, as frying uses a lot of oil.
I think in your reply above, to the question of freezing fritters, that you meant to say โonce the fritters have cooled completely after bakingโฆโฆ..โ
Ayeh Manfre says
So happy you loved them Leonie, baking is definitely my preference too ๐ Yes thats correct, after baking you can freeze them x
Jamie says
This recipe is soo good! I've made them twice now and they are a favourite in our household. My husband said this morning that these are the BEST fritters he has ever had! The added benefit is that they are healthy too!
Ayeh says
Aww love this! So happy you love them as much as I do ๐
Marina palmese says
Love these and all the other recipes if yours that Iโve tried. I really enjoy you and your recipes. Thank you. โค๏ธ
Ayeh says
Love hearing that Marina, you're most welcome xx
Eda says
Delicious recipe... i love it ..
Ayeh says
So glad you loved it too Eda xx
Ariadna says
I lovedddddd the zucchini and corn fritters .So filling and delicious, i made plenty for tomorrow , my 3 year old son ( he is a picky eater ) he ate two whole fritters . So happy i found the recipe . Thank you Ayeh for making delicious,healthy and easy recipes.
Ayeh says
Such great news Ariadna! Such a bonus that your son loved them too xxx
Em says
Hi! I donโt have chickpea flour, but I do have almond flour or coconut flour. Would either of these work? If so, what quantity do you suggest? Otherwise, would you replace it with an equal amount of regular all purpose flour? Thank you!
Ayeh says
I would probably use regular all-purpose flour rather than almond or coconut as they may bring a sweeter flavour dear xxx
Maria says
Hi there, the recipe looks sooo delicious, I can imagine the fritters being great on a sandwich! Do you think they'd work well on an air fryer? Thanks!
Ayeh says
HI lovely, yes they're great in a sandwich or wrap too! They should yes, just check on the timing earlier and make sure to add enough oil to the top so they wont dry out xxx
Raquel says
These fritters were delicious. My husband ate most of the batch and my kid loved him as well. We plan to make these on our next vacation as a fun treat for the whole family. Great idea for brunch on a Saturday!
Ayeh says
Aww the best news and the perfect brunch ๐
Nick Jones says
A very easy recipe to make and tasted absolutely amazing, I'd say you could even get your little helps in the kitchen to form the fritters be an good fun way to get kids into cooking
Ayeh says
so happy you like them Nick! Yes definitely, love hearing that the kids got involved too ๐
callie says
Hi! Do you have nutrition facts for these?
Ayeh says
Will have a nutritional table up very soon on each recipe ๐
Ankita Navanit says
I used to watch all Ayehโs recipes on insta and was initially hesitant to trying any of them. The thought of putting all your time and effort into something fancy that eventually doesnโt turn out as expected is really disappointing. But I took the plunge with Ayehโs Zuchini and corn fritters! As I went about making these gorgeous munchies, I was amazed at how easy the recipe was. The step by step instructions along with the video helped a lot. In the end, these turned out perfect! Looking just like the one Ayeh made! You have made me fall in love with cooking again! Keep smiling and sharing! I am going to try your famous baked oat cake soon! โค๏ธ
Ayeh says
Aw this makes me so happy to hear! yay enjoy xxx
Satori says
Iโm big fan of her Instagram page, itโs so fun just watching!! Recently I bought oven/microwave so finally my dream came true cooking with Ayeh!! It was so fun to cook cause enough easy for beginner like me, perfect for breast
Not only recipe, I learned how cooking is fun too!
Ayeh says
This is so sweet, so happy you love my videos and recipes! xxxx
Anahita says
I make this recipe almost once a week and make enough to have leftovers for lunches. Itโs such a perfect combination of flavors and so satisfying to taste. The yogurt dip just completes the whole recipe.
Ayeh says
Oh yum yes the perfect meal prep too!xxx
Nina says
absolutely love the recipe! how many days does it last in the fridge?
Ayeh says
So happy to hear you love them as much as I do ๐ They'll be still good to eat up to 4 days in the fridge x
Teresa says
Absolutely love this recipe, have made them several times now theyโre so delicious. Super simple to make which is always a winner for me.
Ayeh says
So glad you love them as much as I do lovely! xxx
Suzi says
These were n absolute success. No complaints from my 10yr old fussy eater she loved them. So yum
Ayeh says
So happy your daughter loved them so much too!!
Su says
Made it and finished it in one sitting.
Ayeh says
Hehehe love this!
Amanda says
Hi, I cannot wait to make these! Just wondering if they can be frozen?
Ayeh says
Hi lovely, yes you can freeze them once they've been cooked xxx Cant wait to see your remake :)x
Sara says
Super delicious! We made them and they are one of our family's favourite from now on. Thanks for easy step by step recipe.
Ayeh says
Thats such a lovely compliment Sara, they are my familys favourite too! xxx
SandraD says
I just made these but substituted corn with broccoli. Really yummy and so easy to make. Love them!! Making them again.
Ayeh says
Oh yummy love that, Ill need to try that next time too ๐
Aarti says
I made these fritters and my family absolutely loved it! This is so quick and delicious and works perfectly in pan, oven and also air fryer.
I love following Ayehโs recipes as theyโre accurate and come with extra tips โค๏ธ
Ayeh says
Yayy so glad you loved it so much Aarti xxxx
Katey says
Made these today for my fam and we all loved it!! Didnโt have Parmesan so I chucked in some leftover feta!
Ayeh says
Oh yum I definitely will try feta next time too!
tiana says
So yummy and packed with flavour. These are so great for meal prep for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Thank you Ayeh
Ayeh says
They are the best for meal prep arent they! You are so welcome lovely xxx
Rosa says
Delicious - I cooked mine in the air fyer and they turned out great.
Ayeh says
Yay love that! Im going to try them in my airfryer next time too xx
Sammy says
So delicious and easy to make! My one year old son and I enjoyed them for lunch. Another fabulous and easy recipe!
Ayeh says
So happy your son loved them too sweety!! x
Natalie says
The best recipe to make fritters! So easy and mess free ๐
Ayeh says
That's the best compliment! So happy you loved them so much x
T.C says
This fritters are the yummiest!
They taste so good and fresh!! Ayeh you are so genius and all of your recipes are so good looking,thanksโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Ayeh says
Awww so happy you love these so much tooo xxx
Linda says
What could I substitute onion for please? Also would dairy free coconut yogurt work?
Ayeh says
You can also use spring onions or shallots too. Sure thing, Id recommend using an unsweetened one x
Katie says
So excited to make these!!! By chance do you know about how many fritters are in a serving?
Ayeh says
Hi lovely! Depends on how big your fritters are but I've made 12 and the serving is per fritter x
Jill says
My partner loved these zucchini corn fritters so much he only left me one.
The best snack!
Ayeh says
Hehe so happy your partner loved them so much!
Honey says
The best!!
Ayeh says
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Jess says
Absolutely loved this recipe! Didn't need to change a thing. Chose fresh parsley instead of the coriander as my taste buds wouldn't allow that addition ๐ The dip was everything!! They pair together so well! Also loved the fact they were not fried!!
Ayeh says
Aww so happy to hear this Jess!!
Louisa De Vera says
Such an easy recipe to follow - fritters were delicious and fluffy!
Ayeh says
Yay fluffy fritters are the perfect texture! xx
Juhi says
Hi Ayeh, I made a slightly spiced up version of this with ALOT of parmesan cheese soooo yummmm! We had a whole batch for dinner. Today my husband asked me to make a prawn and corn, asian version of them and a plate of 10 fritters got wiped out in no time! Thanks for helping me dish out creative simple meals at home after a tiring day of work
Ayeh says
Yum these sound so good! so happy to hear you love them especially your hubby too xx
Kayla Jones says
These were a hit in our house! My kids adored them! Will be on rotation always ๐
Ayeh says
Aw love this!!
Gabriella says
Love this recipe! Very easy to make and my picky toddler even liked it.
Ayeh says
Aw love this! So happy your little one loves them too x
Suzanne says
Delicious! Easy to make and enjoyed by all. Thank you for another great recipe Ayeh โค๏ธ
Ayeh says
You are so welcome lovely , so many more to come xx
Juhi says
Thanks so much for this ultra delicious recipe!! It's become our favourite fritter dish already!
Ayeh says
You are so welcome sweety xxx
Anindita Banerjee says
Absolutely loved this recipe!
Ayeh says
Yay me too xxx
Huti says
Tasty amazing recipe! Sheโs done it again!!! All of her recipes are delicious and easy!
Ayeh says
Aww so sweet thank you xxx
Ana says
So yummy
Ayeh says
My fav too ๐
Nicole I says
Such a simple recipe and so ymmmy! These have been the perfect item to prep for lunches. Thanks so much Ayeh for another great recipe
Ayeh says
Aw youre so very welcome lovely, these are great for meal prep! xx
Simona says
Another lovely and easy recipe for a mid-week dinner. It was a hit!
Ayeh says
Yay the best compliment Simona xxx
Ruchika says
This recipe is amazing. Absolutely loved it ๐
My husband never liked zucchini but these fritters are his favourite now.
Thank You Hayeh ๐
Ayeh says
Hehe yay love this!!!
Geraldine says
Delicious made the corn fritters for brunch with avo, bacon and roasted tomatoes!!!
Ayeh says
Oh perfect!
Cristina says
My new found favourite recipe. Such an amazing option for brunch on The weekend or a snack during your weekday lunch break I cant wait to keep making these โค๏ธ
Ayeh says
Love this dear, its one of my favourites too!
Nadia says
loved this recipe! made them vegan using flax seed for the eggs and vegan parm. I used it as a base and then layered mixed greens and tomatoes on top followed by scrambled tofu and vegan hollandaise sauce. YUMMY for breakfast AND lunch!
Ayeh says
This sounds amazing Nadia! So happy you loved it and veganised it too! x
Era says
Served as appetizers for a party. Everyone loved them
Ayeh says
Such a great dish to serve at a party! So glad they all loved them xxx
Peggy says
Tried them today, perfect appetizers and healthy
Ayeh says
Oh yummy! yes they're great as an appetizer arent they ๐
Margaret says
Have made these several times now with creamed corn and omitted the egg. Such a fantastic easy and tasty meal. I fried them in a small of coconut oil. Thanks so much for the recipe โโ๏ธ
Ayeh says
Yum sounds great !
Brittany Gordon says
Are they ok to reheat the next day for lunch at work?
Ayeh says
Yes definitely dear, I love making extra for meal prep for a few days xx I love them cold too
Hanieh says
Thank you so much beautiful Ayeh! I made these few days ago and goodness me theyโre amazing! Needless to say that Iโll be making these delicious fritters over and over!
Also my fussy toddler LOVED them so I packed 4 of them for her to take to childcare the next dayโฆ she ate all four alone with the yummy dip!
You are a star Ayeh and I canโt wait to make more of your recipes ๐
Keep shining!
Ayeh says
Awww this was amazing to read Hanieh!! So happy she loved them so much ๐
Robyn says
Easy to make and delicious! Would definitely make them again.
Ayeh says
So lovely to hear Robyn, they are a fam favourite here too xxx
Jerra says
so good and easy to make! i had a lot extra so the morning after i put a sunny side up egg on top with everything bagel seasoning and it tasted amazing (:
Ayeh says
Oh yum love the sound of that combo!
Jayne Downes says
The best fritter I have made. I liked the light texture- not too much flour.
Ayeh says
Aw yay! What a great compliment ๐
Sarah says
I have zucchini fritters usually once a week fried in oil, loved this no oil version in the oven, much healthier and my kitchen is clean!
I didnt have cheese so skipped the cheese, still very yummy and crispy
Ayeh says
Hehe love that it means less cleaning up too ๐ Your fritters looked so good, so glad you liked them xxx
Sneha says
Never knew Zucchini tasted so good until I tried this. Amazing and easy to make fritters. I tried it in air fryer and the end result was too good. Thanks Ayeh for sharing such healthy and tasty recipes โฅ๏ธ
Ayeh says
Hehe love this! My fav way to eat zucchini too ๐
Margarita says
Looks like a great recipe.
Do you just take it straight off the corn cob raw? or do you cook the corn on the cob.?
Ayeh Manfre says
Ive used canned corn x
Liz says
Just pulled these out of the oven and I'm obsessed! I couldn't fit the whole mix onto my baking sheet because I needed the other rack for turkey poppers so I pan fried the last bit while the others baked. Both ways they come out amazing!
Ayeh says
Yay so happy you loved them dear!
Lyn C says
I made these tonight and they were incredible! The yogurt dip pushed them over the top! Canโt wait to have leftovers! So glad I found this recipe! Thanks!
Ayeh Manfre says
Oh thats so lovely to hear Lyn! The yogurt dip is my favourite too ๐ Stay tuned, I have a new fritter recipe coming tomorrow xxx
Raina says
Could butternut squash be swapped for the zucchini?
Ayeh Manfre says
I havnt tried it myself, but definitely worth a shot!
Brianna says
Delicious ! I did a spicy style yoghurt to pair it with and it worked perfectly. I used self raising flour because thatโs all I had on hand and that went well too.
Great recipe, excited to try some more โค๏ธ
Ayeh Manfre says
So lovely to hear Brianna!!! Cant wait to see what you try next xx
Glenys says
What can I use in place of corn? My daughter has an allergy
Ayeh Manfre says
Try carrots, peas or even chickpeas x
Cheryl says
Can you use frozen zucchini?
Ayeh Manfre says
I havnt tried this myself,I'd suggest to make sure all the excess water is squeezed out x
Jen says
I made these and they came out great, love the flavor!
Ayeh Manfre says
Wonderful to hear!
Arleen Pabon says
I MADE THIS ๐ It was absolutely delicious. My daughter loved it! Thanks for sharing the receipe
Ayeh Manfre says
Amazing to hear you both loved them yay!
Cheryl says
Can these zucchini fritters be frozen?
Ayeh Manfre says
Yes 100%! Id suggest to freeze after cooking xx
Mary says
OMYGOSH. Awesome recipe I can almost taste them. I have TWO zuchinnis in my fridge & all ingredients gonna see if it works with with cutting back on recipe slightly. Will try!
Ayeh Manfre says
Yay hope you love them xx
Rachel Talerico says
I can not wait to try both recipes of zucchini baked fritters and the healthier banana breadโฆand, yes, the bananas look really nice on top.. thanking you for sharingโฆ have a great weekendโฆ.
Ayeh Manfre says
Hope you love them Rachel! Cant wait to see
Samantha Schneider says
These fritters are so good. I love that itโs primarily zucchini with just enough corn to give it a pop of sweetness. Thank you for the great recipes Ayeh.
Ayeh Manfre says
So happy you loved this Samantha ๐
Dominic Monopoli says
Just made my first batch. Absolutely amazing. So much flavor !!!
Ayeh Manfre says
Yay great to hear!
Julie says
These were great - thanks for the recipe
Ayeh Manfre says
Thrilled you loved these Julie xx
Lisa says
I made these today and they were delicious! I did cook them for an additional 8 minutes because I like them darker. I also added some salt to the zucchini and let it sit for 30 minutes before I rinsed out the salt, placed the zucchini in a fresh linen dish towel and squeezed out all the water. I served it with tzatziki sauce!
Ayeh Manfre says
Sounds amazing Lisa yum!
Elena Rovida says
Hi, I made these a few times and they are lovely! I am wondering can these be frozen and how would you reheat them? Also, could I sub parmesan cheese with cheddar do you think?
Cheers
Ayeh Manfre says
Amazing to hear Elena! You can definitely freeze them after they've been cooked. I love reheating in the air fryer or eating them cold. Cheese is a great substitute too xx
Toni says
I pretty much followed the recipe, with minor chnage of adding some cummin seeds. I wish i could give the recipe 4.5 stars, as it is a good recipe, actually works by cooking it in the oven (so easy, can cook multiple at once) , but could do with more of a flavour kick. I might try it with feta or haloumi.
Ayeh Manfre says
Glad you liked them Toni!
Nancy Brady RN says
These look amazing, but is there anything I can use in place of eggs? We don't do dairy or anything that is from an animal. Thank you!
Ayeh Manfre says
Leave them out ๐ Add a little extra chickpea flour and some of the zucchini water that was squeezed out to help with the batter xx
Kelly Mansfield says
These are delicious however I use coconut flour instead of chickpea because thatโs what l had on hand and I feel like the recipe would have been better had I used chickpea flour
Ayeh Manfre says
I've never tried with coconut flour myself to know if it will affect the taste, but happy you still enjoyed it ๐
Pamela Palladino says
Loved these!
Ayeh Manfre says
So glad you loved these so much too!
Marilee says
How many cups of zucchini to. Cup of corn?
Ayeh Manfre says
The recipe card with all the measurements are at the very bottom of the page dear ๐
Leanne Adams says
These are sooo good and healthy. Had them with avocado salsa and poached eggs with microgreens - a good healthy yummy meal! thank you
Ayeh Manfre says
Sounds amazing yum!!
Natalie Lanoville says
I absolutely love these! I've made the recipe twice. But I subbed nootch for the parmesan and flax egg to make it vegan, and it really doesn't hold together. Any ideas or suggestions?
Ayeh Manfre says
Oh yum sounds great!! Yes, you can use a little more chickpea flour with a dash of water or some of the leftover zucchini juice x
Evangeline Elmendorf Greene says
Could these be fried in Olive Oil instead of baked?
Ayeh Manfre says
Yes of course! They will only need a few minutes on each side until golden brown ๐
Sharon Mccormack says
Very easy to make and delicious to eat
Ayeh Manfre says
Wonderful to hear you loved them Sharon ๐
Kelsie says
I have made this recipe about 10 times since we started getting our zucchini oversupply from the garden this summer and I love it! A couple notes: if you're growing giant mutant zucchini like we are at my house, I've found ~3 cups of shredded zucchini does the trick. Also I have been leaving the chopped herbs out and adding about 1/4 cup of pesto because I find the flavor gets through the whole fritter better! And I have been using whatever shredded cheese we have in the fridge and it's always great.
Ayeh Manfre says
So happy you love these and have made them 10 times WOW!! Thank you for the lovely tips, I must try adding pesto net time too ๐
Louise says
Love this recipe! Absolutely delicious and have made several times, it's my go-to zucchini fritters recipe. Squeezing out the liquid from the zucchini is annoying but key to success! Thanks Ayeh
Ayeh Manfre says
So happy you love these so much Louise! Yes totally agree about the squeezing ๐
Barbara says
Made these the other night and they were amazing!
Ayeh Manfre says
Thrilled to hear Barbara ๐ They're a personal favorite too x
Alison says
These a fantastic. A great snack. I now always have these in the freezer for a grab and go lunch. Have also used them to replace bread with bacon and eggs and with smashed avocado, feta and a bit of dukka.
Thanks for sharing.
Ayeh Manfre says
So lovely to hear this, sounds delicious! I always make a double batch too and keep in the freezer ๐