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Corn Fritters

These corn fritters are crispy cakes filled with corn kernels, cheddar cheese and seasonings, all cooked together to golden brown perfection. An easy side dish that is the perfect way to showcase summer corn!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh, thawed from frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • toppings such as sour cream, sliced green onions and crumbled bacon optional

Instructions

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  1. Place the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Add the eggs and milk. Stir until a thick batter forms. Add the green onions and cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine.
  3. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep pan over medium high heat. Place 2 tablespoon size mounds of the fritter mixture in the pan, then flatten them.
  4. Cook the fritters for 3 minutes per side, or until they're golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process with any remaining batter.
  5. Add toppings if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • I typically use fresh or thawed from frozen corn kernels for this recipe. You can use canned corn too, but canned corn often contains extra sodium, so you may want to cut back on the salt in the recipe.
  • Use a neutral flavored oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil or safflower oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 436mg (18%) Potassium 271mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 436mg 18%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.