Zucchini Corn Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups sugar , or to taste
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 0.25 cups butter , melted and slightly cooled
• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1.5 cups fresh corn , kernels cut from cob
• 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese , Optional
• 1 quart oil for frying , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk milk, melted butter, and eggs, together in a small bowl; pour into flour mixture and whisk to combine. Stir in zucchini, corn, and Cheddar until well combined.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, drop tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry until crisp and brown, about 4 minutes per batch, turning halfway through with tongs. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.