Zucchini Corn Fritters

Ingredients

• cup sall-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
• tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
• large eggs, beaten
• cup sgrated zucchini
• 1/2 cup sfresh corn, kernels cut from cob
• cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)
• quart oil for frying, or as needed

Instructions

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