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Corn Fritters
These easy Fresh Corn Fritters are loaded with corn flavor and one of our favorite ways to use sweet summer corn when it is available, although you can also use frozen or even canned corn to enjoy these year round! They make a perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh from 3-4 ears of corn, or frozen
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1 Jalapeño finely diced (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn kernels, tossing to coat them with the flour mixture.
- Add the cheese, green onions, and jalapeno, if using, tossing to evenly distribute and coat in the flour mixture. Use the blunt edge of a butter knife to rub the pulp out of the corn cobs into the mixture, if using fresh corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs, then add to the corn mixture, stirring just until everything is evenly moistened.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a large scoop to drop 1/4 cup of the corn fritter batter into the pan and flatten slightly with a spatula. I can usually fit 4 in my pan at a time.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until done. Transfer to a plate and keep warm while repeating with the remaining fritter batter. You may need to add additional oil to the pan between batches.
- Serve with sour cream.
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Notes
- We prefer using fresh corn, but frozen corn also works. Be sure to thaw it completely and pat dry. If using canned corn, rinse it well, then drain and pat dry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.