Corn Fritters
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Corn Fritters
Description
The Corn Fritters recipe uses a combination of corn, flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, green onions, and cheddar cheese to create a thick batter. The mixture is spooned into hot vegetable oil and flattened, then fried until both sides are golden and crisp. The result is a fritter with a crunchy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior highlighted by the sweetness of corn and richness from the cheese. Green onions contribute freshness and mild pungency, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Cooking the fritters in moderate oil and flattening the batter ensures even cooking and a crisp finish. They are best served immediately while still warm and crisp, but toppings like sour cream and crumbled bacon add texture and flavor contrast when desired. This recipe is a practical way to use fresh, frozen, or canned corn, making it adaptable to different ingredient availability.
Choosing a neutral oil with a high smoke point ensures the fritters fry properly without burning. Keeping the oil at medium-high heat allows the fritters to brown and crisp nicely without absorbing excess oil. Adjust salt if canned corn is used since it may add extra sodium.
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 black pepper
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- vegetable oil for frying
- sour cream optional, toppings, sliced and crumbled as described
- green onion
- Bacon
Instructions
- Place the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the eggs and milk. Stir until a thick batter forms. Add the green onions and cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine.
- 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.
- Cook the fritters for 3 minutes per side, or until they're golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process with any remaining batter.
- Add toppings if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen corn for best flavor; canned corn is acceptable but may increase saltiness, so reduce added salt accordingly.
- Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, peanut, or safflower oil for frying.
- Fry fritters over medium-high heat to achieve a golden, crispy outside without excess oil absorption.
- Serve fritters immediately for optimal texture; toppings like sour cream or bacon add complementary flavors and textures.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% 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.
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