Crispy Zucchini-Corn Fritters with Soft Eggs & Peach Pico

Corn fritters have long brightened summer breakfast tables across the American South. Here grated zucchini keeps the cakes tender while soft eggs and a bright peach-tomato pico finish each crisp bite.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 18 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 360 cal
• 18g protein
• 26g carbs
• 22g fat
• 5g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 green onions
• 1 large ripe peach
• 1 small heirloom tomato
• 1 small jalapeño
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup neutral oil for frying
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. 1Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, toss with half the salt, and let drain in a colander for 10 minutes; then squeeze firmly in a clean towel until very dry.
2. 2In a mixing bowl combine the squeezed zucchini, corn kernels, two beaten eggs, flour, Parmesan, sliced green onions, garlic powder, remaining salt, and black pepper until a thick batter forms.
3. 3Dice the peach, tomato, and seeded jalapeño; toss with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make a bright peach pico.
4. 4Heat a thin layer of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
5. 5Scoop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten gently into fritters; cook in batches without crowding.
6. 6Fry until deep golden and crisp on the bottom, then flip and cook the second side until browned and cooked through.
7. 7Transfer fritters to a paper-towel-lined plate and keep warm.
8. 8In the same skillet wipe out excess oil if needed, then fry the remaining eggs to sunny-side up or over-easy with set whites and runny yolks.
9. 9Plate two fritters per person, top each stack with a soft egg, and spoon peach pico generously over the top.
10. 10Add a dollop of sour cream and an extra squeeze of lime.
11. 11Serve at once so the fritters stay crunchy against the juicy pico and creamy yolk.