Baby Corn Fritters

A stack of sweetcorn fritters on a plate.

Author: Anna Hart

These baby corn fritters are soft, juicy, and come together in one bowl with simple wholesome ingredients. Perfect for Baby-Led Weaning, quick lunches, or as freezer-friendly snack.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: 6 small fritters

Ingredients

1 cup (130 g) sweet corn (8,5oz can drained)
¼ cup (60 g) zucchini (measured before squeezing)
¼ cup (65 g) cottage cheese
1 egg
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
oil for frying *I used rapeseed

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Grate the zucchini, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible using your hands. You can also use a clean kitchen towel or nut milk bag if easier.
¼ cup zucchini (measured before squeezing)
Optional (age-dependent): Transfer the sweet corn to a food processor and pulse a few times until slightly broken down. You don’t want fully whole kernels for younger babies as they can be a choking hazard. If serving to toddlers, you can skip this step.
1 cup sweet corn (8,5oz can drained)
Whisk together all the ingredient in a bowl or large soup plate. If the mixture feels too watery, simply add an extra tablespoon of flour to help it hold together better.
¼ cup cottage cheese , ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ cup zucchini (measured before squeezing), 1 cup sweet corn (8,5oz can drained), 2 tbsp whole wheat flour, 1 egg
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop small portions into the pan and flatten slightly.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Place the cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil while they cool.

Equipment

1 food processor *depending on age of baby
1 pan

Notes

Salt: These fritters are intentionally unsalted since cottage cheese already contains some salt, but you can add a pinch if serving to older kids or adults.
Meal prep: This recipe makes about 6 small patties, but you can easily double or triple the batch and freeze extras for later.
Picky eaters tip: If you've got a picky eater at home I recommend grating the zucchini as finely as possible.
Storage: Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months once cooled; thaw overnight in the fridge and warm in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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