Summer recipe: Crispy pan-fried zucchini and corn fritters

Light, crispy, and seasonal, these zucchini and corn fritters are perfect for summer. A simple vegetarian recipe to make in a stainless steel pan.

📝 Information

• Level : ⭐ Easy

• Preparation time : ⏱️ 10 minutes

• Cooking time : ⏱️ 15 minutes

• Servings : 👨👩👧👦 2 to 3 people

---

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 large courgette

• 120g of canned corn (drained)

• 1 egg

• 40 g of flour

• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)

• 1 clove of chopped garlic

• A few sprigs of chopped chives or parsley

• Salt & pepper

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (sunflower or mild olive)

---

👨🍳 Instructions – perfect cooking in a stainless steel pan

🥒 Step 1: Prepare the pancake batter

1. Grate the courgette and squeeze it in a clean cloth to remove as much water as possible.

2. In a bowl, mix together: courgette, corn, egg, flour, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and parmesan.

3. Form small mounds of dough using a spoon.

---

🔥 Step 2: Preheating the stainless steel pan

4. Heat your stainless steel pan to 2/3 power .

5. Let it heat up empty for 1 to 2 minutes .

6. Do the water drop test : if it forms a bead that slides on the surface → the pan is ready ✅.

---

🫒 Step 3: Oil and cook

7. Add the oil to the hot pan. Wait 30 seconds.

8. Place the pancakes, spacing them apart.

9. Do not touch them for 4 to 5 minutes : this is the time needed for the Maillard reaction to create a golden crust without it sticking.

---

🔄 Step 4: Turn over

10. Gently turn the pancakes over. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes on the other side until golden brown.

---

🍽️ Step 5: Serve

11. Drain briefly on absorbent paper.

12. Serve hot or warm with a light sauce (lemon yogurt, tzatziki...) or a seasonal salad.

---

💡 Did you know?

Stainless steel pans are ideal for crispy pancakes:

• They allow cooking without chemical coating .

• Thanks to preheating and the Maillard reaction , you get a golden texture without it sticking.

• Stainless steel is scratch-resistant and improves in performance over time .

👉 Discover our collection of stainless steel pans: https://saine-inox.com/collections/poeles-en-inox